Bucksport in Hancock County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Bucksport’s Fishing History
Bucksport, Maine
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 12, 2024
1. Bucksport’s Fishing History Marker
Fishing was an important part of Bucksport's economy for more than a century. In 1855. Bucksport had 20 vessels in the offshore cod fishery, bringing in more than 2 million pounds of fish that year.
The building behind you was the home of Captain Thomas Nicholson, the owner of a fleet of fishing and trading schooners. His spacious oak-panelled private office was fitted out as the captain's quarters on one of his vessels, with the dormer windows looking out over his waterfront "empire." At low tide, you can still see the remains of his wharf.
On September 23, 1898, the schooner AR THUR V.S. Wooduff, owned by Nicholson, with Capt. Peterson at the helm, arrived home from the Grand Banks off Newfound. land with a record-breaking catch. The Bucksport Herald reported: "The Wooduff fairly wallowed with her huge weight of [cod] fish. Every inch of space was crowded full and the skipper thinks he has close up to 5500 quintal (625,000 pounds], 400 or 500 quintal more than last year... The schooner was manned by a fine crew and fitted out in the usual complete manner of the Bucksport fleet. She carried 26 men all told and the same
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Erected by The Maine Community Foundation. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 34.288′ N, 68° 47.659′ W. Marker is in Bucksport, Maine, in Hancock County. It can be reached from Main Street (Maine Route 15) east of Elm Street. The marker is on the Bucksport Waterfront Walkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bucksport ME 04416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Downeast Maine and on Penobscot Bay. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Penobscot River (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Knox (within shouting distance of
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 12, 2024
2. Bucksport’s Fishing History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
