SHIP NOTES, The Cascoe, 1879 William A. Coulter 1849-1936 Our 22" x 31" framed reproduction is realistically offered at $175.00
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bow and stern of their Piscataqua river vessel
Captain Adams. While the Adams is under const ruction , her 40' oars will be set up in oarlocks at the construction site so that visitors can get a feel for the strength needed to row such a vessel. The Project also seeks funds to match a grant from the Maritime Heritage Fund. Pisca taqua Gundalow Project , PO Box 1303 , Portsmouth NH 03801; (603) 431-8945. "The Art and Science of Navigation," at the Peabody Museum, present s the development of navigation techniques through instruments and artifacts, bot h European and American, dating from the 16th through 20th centuries. The exhibit includes instruments made and used by Salem's athaniel Bowditch , one of the forefathers of modern navigation. Peabody Museum ofSalem, 161 EssexSt.,SalemMA0 1970. The 14th Annual Fish Expo, held at Boston's Hynes Auditorium, October 22-26, had over 12,000 visitors-fishermen, vessel owners, dockside attendants and operators, dealers, processors and students. Visitors were able to experience many "hands-on" demonstrations of products and see the latest technology of a modern industry that has evolved from a very ancient way of life. Fish Expo, c/ o Bill Bowers, Nat' Fisherman, 21 Elm St., Camden ME04843 . USS Constitution Museum has become the home of a new chapter of the American Ship Carver's Gui ld . According to the Guild, "What could be better than ... such close proximity to Old Ironsides. and the accompanying hi storical atmosphere amid all the artifacts of one of our venerable fighting ships-still in commission in the United States Navy." USS Constitution Museum, PO Box 1812, Boston MA 02 129. American Shipcarver's Guild, PO Box 42, Camden ME 04843. Revolutionary War frigate replica Rose is a welcome sight and well received addition to the New Bedford waterfront. However, a financial dispute exists between the ship's mortgage holder and its owner. New Bedford officials hope that the problem can be ironed out soon, so that the 170' vessel remains in their port. Rose, Colon ial Ship Museum, 93 Main Street, Kingston MA 02364. Fifteen years ago, the 680' battleship USS
Massachusetts was towed to her new mooring
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next to the Fall River State Pier, financed by public donations. Now "Big Mamie" is the flagship for a fleet of 5 former US Navy ships, the largest exhibit of historic naval vessels in the country. Battleship Cove is now visited by over 135,000 people a year, including 20,000 schoolchildren and 10,000 Scouts who take advantage of the fleet as an educational resource, and for overnight camping programs. Battleship Cove, Fall River MA 02721. An oral history of Rhode Island's manume History, specifically dealing with small craft, is being gathered by William Highsmith of Cumberland. The research will be transcribed into audio-visual material, pamphlets and a display to be sent around the state. Highsm ith has also
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