Visitor's Guide 2015

SetYourSAILS for Portland, July 18-20, 2015 Barque Picton Castle based in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia It is with a fierce pride that Mainers preserve the rich maritime culture that has been an intimate part of their history for hundreds of years. For three days in July, the Iberdrola USA Tall Ships Festival will transform Portland's waterfront into a floating pageant as some of the finest and most unique sailing vessels in the world parade, moor, and welcome visitors aboard. In the early 19th century, Maine built more ships than any other state and continued to do so until the emergence of steel ships in the 1890s. Maine’s dominance in the shipbuilding industry came about for three reasons: the presence of large forests of shipbuilding timber; Maine’s 3,000 miles of tidal coastline, suitable for building vessels and launching them into deep water; and a large workforce of highly skilled tradesmen. Maine was responsible for 75 to 95% of the four, five, and six-mast schooners built on the East Coast from 1870 to 1899. Over a century later, the billowing sails of majestic wooden sailing ships continue to capture the hearts of so many. It was in 2000 when the last fleet of tall ships moored along Maine’s coast as part of OpSail Maine; since then Portland has eagerly awaited their return. In addition to the schooner Bowdoin, currently owned and operated by Maine Maritime Academy, and the Portland-based Harvey Gamage, there are numerous domestic and international tall ships expected to make an appearance. Event participants can tour these amazing sea crafts, and meet with their crews in a convivial festival atmosphere. Select ships will even offer visitors brief ventures into Casco Bay. For tickets and more informa- tion visit tallshipsportland.com. Come sea! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

F7263 $2,950.00

Cross Jewelers 570 Congress St., Portland 1-800-433-2988 www.CrossJewelers.com CVB20157 S parHawk Mint Green Teal Maine Tourmaline The most significant find of tourmaline anywhere in the world is happening in Maine right now! A treasure trove of tourmaline crystals has been found just 28 miles north of our store. Gems have been cut. Jewelry has been made. SparHawk Mint Green Teal Maine Tour- maline – brighter and more brilliant than emerald and available now at Cross. Check out our latest creations on-line, then call or visit our store. F7764 $2,850.00 F7586 $5,300.00

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