Victory Chimes (Schooner)
Chesapeake Ram schooner (1900) in Rockland, Maine. Built 1900. Added to the National Register in 1996, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The three-masted schooner Victory Chimes, previously known as Edwin and Maud and Domino Effect, was the last surviving Chesapeake Ram schooner and a National Historic Landmark in the United States. The schooner on the 2003 Maine State Quarter is meant to resemble Victory Chimes.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | North End Shipyard, Rockland Harbor, Rockland, ME |
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | Jun 24, 1996 |
| Listed for | Maritime history, Entertainment and recreation, Transportation |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Edwin And Maud; Domino Effect |
| Reference number | 93000637 |
| Built | 1900 · more from the 1900s |
| Type of place | three-masted 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 | North End Shipyard, Rockland Harbor, Rockland, ME |
| Coordinates | 44.1061° N, 69.1070° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Rockland | 25 listed places in Rockland → |
| Nearest national park unit | Frances Perkins National Monument · 23 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Duck Harbor Campground 23 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 6 records ↗
Map
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Questions people ask
When was Victory Chimes (Schooner) listed on the National Register?
Jun 24, 1996. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Victory Chimes (Schooner) built?
1900.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Victory Chimes (Schooner)?
North End Shipyard, Rockland Harbor, Rockland, Knox County, Maine. The nearest national park unit is Frances Perkins National Monument, 23 miles away.
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Victory Chimes (Schooner)?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Victory Chimes (Schooner)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Victory Chimes (Schooner)?
One federal campground is within reach, Duck Harbor Campground, 23 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Victory Chimes (Schooner)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, 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 93000637. 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. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.