National Register of Historic Places
LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner)
LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) is a historic place in Rockland, Knox County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 82005263.
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LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner)
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About this place
What is LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner)?
Lewis R. French is a gaff-rigged topsail schooner sailing out of Camden, Maine as a "Maine windjammer" offering 3 to 6 night cruises to tourists. Built in 1871, she is the oldest known two-masted schooner in the United States, and one of a small number of this once-common form of vessel in active service. The ship was designated a US National Historic Landmark in 1992.
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Listing details
- Name
- LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner)
- City
- Rockland
- County
- Knox County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- December 4, 1991
- NRIS reference number
- 82005263
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 44.21064, -69.06278
When was LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) listed on the National Register?
LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1991.
Where is LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) located?
LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) is located in Rockland, Knox County, Maine at approximately 44.21064, -69.06278. See the map above.
Is LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. LEWIS R. FRENCH (schooner) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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