The historic schooners that once sailed the Maine coastline and even served as the backdrop for Jacques Cousteau’s marine adventures have been relocated to the bottom of a New York City canal. After decades of preservation and occasional public display, the vessels were finally decommissioned and moved to a designated maritime storage area beneath the canal’s concrete banks. Local maritime historians say the move preserves the ships from further deterioration while keeping them accessible for future research and potential restoration projects. The relocation marks the end of an era for these iconic vessels, which had become symbols of both Maine’s seafaring heritage and early marine conservation efforts.
Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal Spectrum News
