1921
Bowdoin, named after Donald B. MacMil an's alma
1980-1984
mater Bowdoin College, was built and launched by
Bowdoin is 100% rebuilt in Bath, Maine by
Hodgdon Brothers of East Boothbay, Maine
John Nugent
1921-22
1941-45
1986
First Bowdoin expedition and wintering
Bowdoin purchased by U.S. Navy for
Bowdoin participates in opSail in honor of
on Baffin Island
WWII military assignments, including the
the Statue of Liberty Centennial
Greenland Patrol
1923
1945
1987-1988
First shortwave radio transmissions from
Capt. MacMil an purchased the Bowdoin
Bowdoin leased by Hurricane Island
the Arctic originated from Bowdoin
back from the U.S. Navy for $4,000
outward Bound School for educational,
team-building programs
1925
1954
1988-1989
First natural color photographs of the
Capt. MacMil an made his final Arctic
Bowdoin is acquired by Maine Maritime
Arctic taken by National Geographic
voyage aboard the Bowdoin
Academy and is designated as the official
photographers on expedition with
Vessel of the State of Maine
Bowdoin
1959
Bowdoin is designated a National Historic
Bowdoin, in joint operation with the U.S.
Landmark
Navy and Richard E. Byrd, marked the
Bowdoin is sold to Mystic Seaport
beginning of polar aviation
Museum, Mystic, Connecticut
1927 & 1929
1968
1990
Bowdoin supplied materials to establish the
Bowdoin is acquired by Schooner Bowdoin
MMA trip to Nain, Labrador under the
first school at Nain in Northern Labrador
Association and restored by Jim Sharp in
command of Capt. Andy Chase for the first
Camden, Maine
journey north since 1954 MacMil an trip
"When you are immersed in, and at the mercy of the
forces of nature, you must learn to observe them and
to predict them. you can't afford to not pay attention.
the Bowdoin teaches these basics, and teaches a rich
lesson in maritime history and Arctic exploration at the
same time. our centennial campaign will ensure that
she continues to be available for generations to come."
Capt. Andy Chase, Co-Chair
Bowdoin Centennial Campaign
Photos: Page 8-9; Snavely Associates, Page 10-11; J Dugan.

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