Newburyport’s Many Shipyards
Newburyport Shipyards The first wharf in the town of Newbury was built by Capt. Paul White, in 1655, near the foot of Greenleaf’s lane – now State Street Newburyport. Subsequently, others were granted liberty to build wharves in that vicinity, and a...
Dreadnought – Infamous 19th Century Ship
Dreadnought The Dreadnought, one of the most famous ships of the 19th century, was built in the Currier & Townsend Shipyard at the foot of Ashland Street, in 1853. The ship was employed in the North Atlantic trade between New York and Liverpool. The ship’s captain...Newburyport’s Global Heritage
Newburyport’s Global Heritage During Newburyport’s merchant heyday in the mid-19th century, her captains visited every corner of the globe, returning with exotic cargos and souvenirs that bespoke her global reach. But the town’s true global heritage can be seen in the...CONTACT US
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