The Shipyard

At the top of the marker, inscribed in a circle around an anchor, is the word Hope and the dates 1636 - 1936.

Entrance to the shipyard 1834-1874 whence sailed whalers and merchantmen hewn from native timber, commanded by native sons.

At the bottom of the marker is inscribed a ship under cronstruction on the ways.

Marker is on Margin Street 0.1 miles north of Greenman Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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