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Historical maps of the region from the Osher Map Library
"Province of Maine"
"New England, the most remarqueable parts thus named"
"The Harbour of Casco Bay
and Islands Adjacent"
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Remember the Maine: The birth and death of America's first battleship, which played a role in sparking the Spanish-American War. With details about the ship's history, its specifications, where to find artifacts from the ship, and further reading ideas. by Joel W. Eastman, University of Southern Maine
Working the Waterfront
The Historic Development of the Port of Portland, 1633 - 1990 by Joel W. Eastman, University
of Southern Maine
The Aucocisco Kid: In their heyday, 98 steamboats worked the waters of Casco Bay, docking at 98 different wharves.
Looking for Nazis Local explorers believe they've found a sunken U-boat in Casco Bay.
A History of Fort Gorges
by Joel W. Eastman, University of Southern Maine.
 Sound of the sea: Listen to Captain J.B. Smith of the Ocean Star recite an ancient sea chanty.
Shipwreck! The story of the Bohemian, which ran aground off Cape Elizabeth in 1861, still rings with horror. Plus
the reminiscences of Capt. Benjamin Willard, who witnessed the wreck.
Casco Bay Landmarks, interesting historical tidbits about sites around the bay near Portland. A clickable map
with text by Joel Eastman, history professor at the University of Southern Maine.
Last of the Liberty Ships, an in-depth look at the SS Jeremiah O'Brien and the WWII effort in the South
Portland shipyards. Article by Herb Adams, with photos, diagrams and maps.
Casco Bay in World War II, an article by Joel Eastman of the University of Southern Maine, with photos and maps.
The Casco Bay Bibliography, a comprehensive list of resources.
Little Chebeague: An island and its people Now an uninhabited state park, the island's past incarnations include a
World War II military installation, a thriving farm and a fashionable summer resort.
Portland Harbor Museum at Spring Point Ledge. Also visit their web site in Communities@MaineToday.com.
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