Mystic in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Propeller Steamer Sabino
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
1. Propeller Steamer Sabino Marker
Built: 1908, W. Irving Adams, East Boothbay, ME
Length overall: 57 1
Beam: 22 3
Draft: 6 3
Sabino is the sole survivor of an almost countless fleet of wooden commercial steamboats that once plied the lakes, rivers, and coastal waters of America. Built in 1908 as Tourist, she carried passengers and light freight on Maines Damariscotta River until 1921. Her only mishap occurred on August 26, 1918, when she was swept under the Damariscotta-Newcastle Bridge and capsized.
When she began steaming on the Kennebec River 1n 1922, her name was changed to Sabino. In 1927, she was sold to Harry P. Williams of Portland, Maine, who added sponsons (watertight compartments) to her hull for additional stability in the open waters of Casco Bay. Williams sold her to the Casco Bay Lines, where she worked until 1958. She changed hands several more times before she was donated to Mystic Seaport in 1973.
Although her superstructure has been altered several times, Sabino is still powered by her original 75-horsepower Paine compound two cylinder engine, which was built three miles downriver from here in Noank. She now travels the Mystic River, allowing visitors to experience nearly silent team propulsion. Her engine room is in full view of passengers, who
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Erected by Mystic Seaport Museum. (Marker Number 1973.187.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 41° 21.616′ N, 71° 57.879′ W. Marker is in Stonington in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is in Mystic. It can be reached from the intersection of Greenmanville Avenue (Connecticut Route 27) and Bruggeman Place, on the right when traveling south. Located in Mystic Seaport. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic CT 06355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline, in Greater New London, in Mystic and the Eastern Shore, and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Banks Fishing Schooner Roseway (a few steps from this marker); Gerda III (within shouting distance of this marker); Outhouse or Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); Western-Rig Dragger Florence (within shouting distance of this marker); L.A. Dunton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named L.A. Dunton (within shouting distance of this marker); Restoring the L.A. Dunton
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
2. The Sabino cruising on the Mystic River
Other markers no longer nearby. Eastern-Rig Dragger Roann (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Western-Rig Dragger Florence (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Mystic Seaport, The Museum of America and the Sea. (Submitted on September 8, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 26, 2013
3. The Sabino cruising on the Mystic River
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2013, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
