Mercantile (schooner)
1914–1916 Schooner built in Maine. Added to the National Register in 1991, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Mercantile is a two-masted schooner berthed in Camden Harbor, Camden, Maine. Built in the 1914–16 on Little Deer Isle, Maine, she is one of a small number of such vessels still afloat from a time when they were one of the most common cargo vessels of the coasting trade. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991, she now serves as a "Maine windjammer", offering multi-day sailing cruises to tourists.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Camden Harbor, Camden, ME |
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | Dec 4, 1991 |
| Listed for | Conservation, Transportation, Maritime history, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Two-masted schooner LEWIS R. FRENCH |
| Reference number | 82005265 |
| Type of place | schooner, preserved watercraft |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Camden Harbor, Camden, ME |
| Coordinates | 44.2101° N, 69.0626° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Camden | 21 listed places in Camden → |
| Nearest national park unit | Frances Perkins National Monument · 28 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Duck Harbor Campground 24 miles · Seawall Campground 38 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Mercantile (schooner) listed on the National Register?
Dec 4, 1991. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Mercantile (schooner)?
Camden Harbor, Camden, Knox County, Maine. The nearest national park unit is Frances Perkins National Monument, 28 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Mercantile (schooner)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Mercantile (schooner)?
Two federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Duck Harbor Campground, 24 miles away. Seawall Campground is 38 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Mercantile (schooner)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 82005265. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.