"Captains Doug and Linda Lee and Captain John Foss" by Doug Mills
Captains Doug and Linda Lee and Captain John Foss prepare to relaunch American Eagle at the North End Shipyard in Rockland Maine.[05102015]
North End Shipyard Spring By Doug Mills Maritime Editor RCN America Network
One of the surest signs of spring is when the North End Shipyard starts hauling out the schooners of the Maine Windjammer Fleet. On Thursday the American Eagle was hauled out for a new coat of paint and it's yearly inspection.
The 92' schooner American Eagle was built in Gloucester, Massachusetts in 1930. For 53 years she was a working member of the famed Gloucester fishing fleet. She is also a National Historic Landmark.
She will spend about a week on the railway at North End Shipyard. The American Eagle is planning it's first trip of the season on May 17th.
From left to right, back row: Doug and Linda Lee, Noah Barnes, John Foss, Kip Files, Barry King; middle row: Mike McHenry, Bob Tassi; front row: Cathie Dorr, Brenda Thomas, Loraine DuBeau, Garth Wells.