Revive the Wiscasset Schooners with Augmented Reality

Revive the Wiscasset Schooners with Augmented Reality. . , History of Wiscasset's Hesper and Luther Little , In the early 20th Century, massive schooners such as Hesper (210 feet) and Luther Little (204 feet) delivered goods from the United States worldwide., Hesper delivered coal to Lisbon, case oil to France, and brought fertilizer back to the U.S. from Venezuela. Luther Little's trades in coal and lumber took her as far south as Haiti, and she famously made news in 1918 when her crew rescued two balloonists who had crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off the Delaware coast., Advancements in steam-powered ships that saved time and money eventually led to the demise of the old schooners trade. In 1932, Hesper and Luther Little made their last voyage together via tugboat, coming to rest in Wiscasset harbor. For another 60 years, the remnants of those proud ships were landmarks of the Maine coastline and points of pride to the people of Wiscasset. , Reviving Old Ships using Emerging Technology , Schoonerfest celebrates the legacy of the maritime commerce that is part of Wiscasset's history and culture. Now with advances in technology, the magic of augmented reality delivers Hesper and Luther Little back to the waters that were their final resting place. , This virtual installation provides a new vision of both schooners; the Hesper hulk back in the spot where she rested until her demise in 1998 and closer to shore, the bold hull of Luther Little-her masts still standing proud-together form a look back at the glorious days when schooners ruled the Maine coastline. , How to Activate AR: , 1 Scan this QR code or go to wiscassetships.com , 2 Aim your camera at the square area of the plaque to the right and hold until the virtual shipwrecks lock into place.