"Bath has a Shipbuilding History" Bath by BruceDunning

Bath Travel Guide: 12 reviews and 43 photos

Shipbuilding is its trade

This trade began in 1743 and has been a critical part of our country's economy and lifeblood of military warships built here. At one time they had 200 companies building ships, and build 5,000 ships since founding. It also had commerce in iron and brass.

Map of the town area

Map of the town streets

The town is an easy walk around, and many 19th century homes and buildings are scattered through the downtown area. The downtown, itself is a good site for what a town form the early 1900's looked like.

Maritime is Still the Focus

Brochure of the Maritime Museum

The maritime Museum is at the end of the town near Bath Iron Works. It is a gathering of buildings to depict wht shipbuilding was like in the time of peak performance.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice stroll through the streets and museum is nice
Cons:After the walk through, either shop or leave
In a nutshell:A nice trip through the old times and antique shopping

Intro Updated Oct 27, 2008
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Series of Unique Local Shops Shopping (1)

The retail stretch is only two blocks but they have some interesting looking shops to sample some local fare and take... more travel advice

Street View of the facility-covered up - Bath

Bath Iron Works-Shipbuilding Things to Do (4)

Thomas Hyde formed the shipyard in 1884. It has been a bastion since then to build military warships, but also manyu... more travel advice

Visitor Center and Directions Transportation (1)

The visitor center is supposed to be open Monday-Saturday from 10-5. It is located just off Hwy1 and esy sign to find in... more travel advice

View of the shops going uphill on Center - Bath

Town Historical Buildings Things to Do (4)

The town is "Staged" for tourists to come and shop until you run dry. They have 40-50 shops to go into and about 15-20... more travel advice

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Faiza-Ifrah Feb 13, 2011 at 3:18 PM

a road trip to Canadian maritime provinces and Maine would be an ideal trip for me. lets see if i can manage it this year.
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hunterV Jan 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Bruce, thanx for your page about that nice place...
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Cristian_Uluru Nov 11, 2008 at 11:40 PM

Very nice town!