Docked at the Maine Maritime Academy waterfront, this 499-foot training ship for academy students is also known by its former identity as the USNS Tanner, which originally served as a Navy hydrographic survey vessel. A recent conversion process removed underwater sonar domes and equipment; the two original engines were removed and a new 'unique' power plant was installed, completing the vessel's transformation into a sophisticated high-tech teaching platform for training licensed officers in the Merchant Marine. Guided tours are offered Sunday to Friday afternoons, and throughout the day on Saturday. Call ahead to verify availability; schedule may vary due to training practices.
Location:
off Pleasant Street, Castine Maine 04420
Telephone
207-326-2206 Toll Free: 800-227-8465
Other History nearby:
(Bar Harbor) Abbe Museum
(Belfast) Alden House
(Bangor) Bangor Historical Society Museum
(Burley) Cassia County Historical Museum
(Damariscotta) Chapman-Hall House
(Bangor) Cole Land Transportation Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Castine area
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Lilac Festival Portsmouth NH May25 This beloved Seacoast event features a wide array of activities for children & families, lilac enthusiasts, and history buffs.
Acadia Birding Festival Bar Harbor ME May30-June2 Celebrate the ecological wonders of the birds of the Gulf of Maine at the Acadia Birding Festival. Explore Mount Desert Island and its birds through numerous events and venues.
Maine Yoga Festival Portland ME July13-14 Maine YogaFest is a premiere wellness event for the Maine community to come together, celebrate the healing powers of yoga and encourage a healthy, peaceful and compassionate way of living
Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival Cornish ME July25-28 Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival is an annual summer event. It features the New England Flat Picking and Banjo Championships.
Bates Dance Festival Lewiston ME June28-August10 Bates Dance Festival brings together an international community of choreographers, performers, educators and students in a cooperative community to study, perform and create new work. It enables artists, students and audiences to share their knowledge and inspiration through workshops, jams, discussions, informal showings and performances.
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