Page 6. MAINE COASTAL NEWS September 2008
Waterfront News
Mystic Seaport's SABINO Named Steamship of the Year
MYSTIC, CT ~ Mystic Seaport’s 100-year- Independence (2001) and Delta Queen Paine Compound 80 horsepower steam donation of the port side of the ship by John
old steamboat SABINO has been named the (1999). engine and a water tube boiler built by R. Dupree and the starboard side by his
Steamship of the Year by the Steamship Established in 1935, the Steamship Murray & Tregurtha of Boston. sister, Jean Clark Dupree, in 1973.
Historical Society of America. Historical Society of America boasts a The steamboat saw service as In 1975, SABINO was retired and began
The award will be presented from the membership of more than 2,250 people TOURIST until August 26, 1918 when she a new era of passenger service at Mystic
upper foredeck of the vessel Saturday, worldwide and is dedicated to recording, was wrecked in a docking accident, partially Seaport. The significant restoration and
August 9 at 4 p.m. during the weekend of preserving and distributing information sinking on the west bank of the meticulous care the steamer received at the
Sabino’s centennial celebration at the about all types of engine powered vessels. Damariscotta River. With her upper works Museum was recognized in 1992 when
Museum. The Steamship of the Year Award is largely ripped off, the vessel was repaired Congress designated SABINO a National
“SABINO was chosen as the recipient presented annually by the society to a well- and overhauled and didn’t see service for a Historic Landmark. As one of the last
of this year’s award because she was the deserved vessel which has had or is making period of time. wooden, coal-fired steamboats still in
overwhelming favorite by our selection a major contribution to the society’s In October of 1921, TOURIST was sold operation, SABINO continues to offer
committee,” said Matthew Schulte, the missions, goals and purposes. For more to the Popham Beach Steamboat Company, Mystic Seaport visitors cruises mid-May
society’s executive director. “She has been information on the Steamship Historical was renamed, and began service on the through Columbus Day.
in service for more than 100 years, is still Society of America, visit
www.sshsa.org. Kennebec River. SABINO was soon sold to For more information on Sabino’s
operating in original form and power and Built as the S.S. TOURIST, Mystic the Casco Bay Lines for further service in centennial anniversary, visit
continues to steam everyday for the Seaport’s steamboat was originally 1935 and later underwent a major five-year
www.mysticseaport.org/sabino100.
enjoyment of the general public.” launched from the W. Irving Adams & Son overhaul. In 1971, the steamer was sold to Mystic Seaport is the nation’s leading
With this honor, SABINO joins a Shipyard at East Boothbay, Maine on May S.S. SABINO Inc., which then led to a one maritime museum. The Museum is located
distinguished group of past recipients 7, 1908 for the Damariscotta Steamboat year lease to Mystic Seaport in 1973. This one mile south of exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic,
including the Queen Mary (2006), Company. The steamer was equipped with a relationship led to the purchase and CT, and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $18.50 for adults and $13 for
children ages 6-17. Children 5 and under are
admitted for free. For more information visit
www.mysticseaport.org.
Permits Approved
for Washburn &
Doughty
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators
Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins made
the following statement regarding the
approval of a permit to allow the Army Corps
of Engineers to perform shoreline and
coastal waters construction activity at
Washburn & Doughty shipyard in East
Boothbay that will allow the shipbuilding
facility to begin work on two new tugboats
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in the fall. The announcement follows
Senator Snowe’s visit earlier this week to
view the damages sustained by the shipyard
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during the July 11 fire and discuss the future
of the company with local officials. Senator
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weekend’s Boothbay Boat Builders
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