Six-masted schooner "George W. Wells" launch, 1900 Aug. 14.

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Six-masted schooner "George W. Wells" launch, 1900 Aug. 14.

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The 6-masted schooner "George W. Wells," built at the Holly M. Bean shipyard, was perhaps the most famous vessel to be constructed in Camden, Me., and the first 6-master built in the world. This vessel was launched on 14 Aug. 1900 to great fanfare witnessed by a crowd of more than 10,000 people. Measuring 325 feet long, the "Wells" had masts more than 119 feet tall. The ship went down off the coast of North Carolina in Sept. 1913; however, the entire crew, including Fluffy the ship's cat, was saved.

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Camden Public Library

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George W. Wells (Schooner)

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Babb, Theresa Parker, 1868-1948

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Photographer of Camden, Me.; wife of Charles Wilkes Babb (1863-1956), superintendent of the Knox Woolen Company. From the description of Theresa Babb's sitting room, 1899 May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 721323688 From the description of Lunch under the trees, 1898 Aug. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 726157570 From the description of Ogier Point while camping with Susie, 1900 July. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 722808679 From the description of Chil...

Holly M. Bean Shipyard (Camden, Me.)

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