Maine Windjammer Monday: Nathaniel Bowditch

The Schooner Nathaniel Bowditch
Captain Owen & Cathie Dorr
Homeport: Rockland, Maine
1-800-288-4098
sailbowditch@myfairpoint.net

Nathaniel Bowditch under sail.

 The Nathaniel Bowditch was built as a racing yacht in 1922 in East Boothbay, Maine. The 82' schooner won special class honors in the Bermuda Race in 1923, and served in the Coast Guard during World War II. She was rebuilt for the windjamming trade in the early 1970's. Guests: 24.

Nathaniel Bowditch and American Eagle in Penobscot Bay.

The Bowditch with the Victory Chimes at the Rockland Breakwater Light.