Barry Goodell examines a piece of wood that was attacked by shipworms in 2022. PHOTO: JODY JELLISON

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Study uncovers history of shipworm damage

For thousands of years, shipworms—a family of mollusks found in oceans—sank wooden vessels, ravaged wharfs, and shipwrecked sailors. They even devastated the Spanish Armada in the 16th century. Exactly how they have been able to wreak such havoc has remained a mystery, until now. A new study published in the… SEE MORE
A gig underway powered by paddle. PHOTO: DYLAN LADDS

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Atlantic Challenge festival comes to Belfast

The week of July 21-28 will see the transformation of Belfast’s inner harbor to a lively international community and traditional boating festival as it hosts the Atlantic Challenge International Contest of Seamanship. Young adult crews from a dozen nations will convene to showcase their maritime skills in a series of… SEE MORE
Rob Stevens works on the bateau replica.

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‘Taking’ Quebec by boat

“You can take Quebec City on a Saturday,” declares Rob Stevens, who is standing beside a wooden boat he’s in the process of completing behind the home of Maine’s First Ship along the Kennebec River in Bath. Depending on your definition of what it means to “take Quebec City,” you… SEE MORE