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Specifications
Type: Gaff schooner.
Length: 88 feet
Beam: 21 feet 3 inches
Draft: 10 feet.
Tons: 66.
Hull: Wood.
Engine: Diesel , 190 hp.
***April
19th, 2008 ~ Saturday*** DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER
BOWDOIN DAY ~ 87th! Originally on April 9th, 1921. This is the 6th annual
event when all friends of the Bowdoin come down to the waterfront and officially
kick off outfitting by removing Bowdoin's winter cover. We will be showing
off all of our winter projects and enjoy a BBQ picnic. For more information
please contact Tina Pitchford, Waterfront Secretary @ 207-326-2364,
tina.pitchford @mma.edu
Interested in seeing images of previous year's Bowdoin Day?
...more here...
May 5th, 2008 ~ Monday
Begin outfitting for Arctic Trip
June 1st, 2008 ~ Sunday
Underway for two month trip to the Arctic!
July 31st, 2008 ~ Thursday
Bowdoin returns to Castine, Maine from Arctic
August 2nd, 2008 ~ Saturday
Begin SVO 313 Trip #1 to Nova Scotia
August 15th, 2008 ~ Friday
SVO 313 Trip #1 Returns to Castine, Maine
August 16th, 2008 ~ Saturday
Begin SVO 313 Trip #2 to Nova Scotia
August 29th, 2008 ~ Friday
SVO 313 Trip #2 Returns to Castine, Maine
HISTORIC DATES
August 23rd, 1921
87th Anniversary!
The Arctic Schooner Bowdoin makes her first crossing of the Arctic Circle on
this date in 1921.
November 25th, 1988
Maine Maritime Academy acquires the Arctic Schooner Bowdoin this month in 1988

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