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34-534: Trident was laid down on 25 April 1941 at Rockland, Maine , by Snow Shipyards; launched on 8 October 1941; and placed in service at Boston, Massachusetts , on 18 February 1942. Following a training period at the Mine Warfare School, Yorktown, Virginia , Trident reported to Section Base Boston, for duty with the 1st Naval District . During the first week in March 1942, the wooden-hulled coastal minesweeper plied

68-434: A camp to produce oak staves and pine lumber . Thereafter known as Lermond's Cove, it was first settled about 1769. When in 1777 Thomaston was incorporated, Lermond's Cove became a district called Shore village. On July 28, 1848, it was set off as the town of East Thomaston. Renamed Rockland in 1850, it was chartered as a city in 1854. Rockland developed rapidly because of shipbuilding and lime production. In 1854 alone,

102-802: A celebration held annually in honor of the town's primary export: lobster. In the first week of August, thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in this five-day event. Rockland also is home to the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, designed by internationally recognized architect Toshiko Mori, and the Farnsworth Art Museum , a world-famous art museum containing paintings by Andrew Wyeth and other well-known New England artists. Rockland's main street also features numerous small shops and businesses including coffee shops, book stores, art supply stores, restaurants, organic markets, computer repair and toy stores. Penobscot Bay, which Rockland borders,

136-508: A large shipyard will contain many specialised cranes , dry docks , slipways , dust-free warehouses, painting facilities and extremely large areas for fabrication of the ships. After a ship's useful life is over, it makes its final voyage to a ship-breaking yard, often on a beach in South Asia . Historically ship-breaking was carried out in drydock in developed countries, but high wages and environmental regulations have resulted in movement of

170-532: Is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Maine , United States. As of the 2020 census , the town population was 6,936. The city is a popular tourist destination. It is a departure point for the Maine State Ferry Service to the islands of Penobscot Bay : Vinalhaven , North Haven and Matinicus. Abenaki Indigenous People called it Catawamteak, meaning "great landing place." In 1767, John Lermond and his two brothers from Warren built

204-643: Is known internationally as one of the best recreational sailing grounds in the world. The city's breakwater, built in the 19th century, also draws tourists. U.S. Route 1 passes through the county from the west and to the north. Maine State Route 17 goes north from the town, and Maine State Route 73 goes from the town, to the peninsula to the south. The Maine State Ferry Service operates three ferry routes out of Rockland Ferry Terminal . There are multiple departures per day to Vinalhaven and North Haven , while ferries to Matinicus depart less regularly. Intercity buses operated by Concord Coach Lines also stop at

238-779: The United Arab Emirates , Ukraine , the United Kingdom , the United States and Vietnam . The shipbuilding industry is more fragmented in Europe than in Asia where countries tend to have fewer, larger companies. Many naval vessels are built or maintained in shipyards owned or operated by the national government or navy. Shipyards are constructed near the sea or tidal rivers to allow easy access for their ships. The United Kingdom , for example, has shipyards on many of its rivers. The site of

272-512: The evolution of dockyards and shipyards has often caused them to change or merge roles. Countries with large shipbuilding industries include Australia , Brazil , China , Croatia , Denmark , Finland , France , Germany , India , Ireland , Italy , Japan , the Netherlands , Norway , the Philippines , Poland , Romania , Russia , Singapore , South Korea , Sweden , Taiwan , Turkey ,

306-845: The Canadian Maritimes. In the final months, service diminished to one daily except Sunday trip in each direction, until finally discontinuing on April 4, 1959. From 2003 to 2015, the Maine Eastern Railroad offered seasonal excursion service to Rockland, Maine which connected to Amtrak 's Downeaster at Brunswick. In October 2017, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announced plans to extend one weekend Downeaster round trip to Rockland between Memorial Day and Labor Day beginning in 2018. Intermediate stops would be made at Bath, Wiscasset, and Newcastle. As part of preparation, Amtrak, along with

340-777: The Commandant, 6th Naval District , for disposition. She was placed out of service on 16 November 1945 and her name was struck from the Navy list on the 28th. On 22 October 1946, Trident was transferred to the Maritime Commission ; and she was subsequently sold to Benjamin Feldman of New York City . [REDACTED]   This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships . The entry can be found here . Rockland, Maine Rockland

374-678: The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, Maine Department of Transportation and the Central Maine and & Quebec Railroad , made a test run of a train on August 14. Shipyard A shipyard , also called a dockyard or boatyard , is a place where ships are built and repaired. These can be yachts , military vessels, cruise liners or other cargo or passenger ships. Compared to shipyards, which are sometimes more involved with original construction, dockyards are sometimes more linked with maintenance and basing activities. The terms are routinely used interchangeably, in part because

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408-644: The Rockland City Council approved a resolve to support community diversity . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.07 square miles (39.03 km ), of which 12.84 square miles (33.26 km ) is land and 2.23 square miles (5.78 km ) is water. Rockland is located on Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine , part of the Atlantic Ocean . About ten miles to

442-500: The ancient Greek city on the Gulf of Corinth, Naupactus , means "shipyard" (combination of the Greek words ναύς naus : "ship, boat"; and πήγνυμι pêgnumi , pegnymi : "builder, fixer"). Naupactus' reputation in this field extended back into legendary times – the site is traditionally identified by Greek authors such as Ephorus and Strabo as the place where a fleet was said to have been built by

476-403: The average family size was 2.78. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males. The median income for a household in the city

510-613: The city built eleven ships , three barks , six brigs and four schooners . The city had twelve lime quarries and 125 lime kilns , with upwards of 300 vessels to transport the mineral to various ports in the country. In March 1877, the Granite Cutters' International Union was formed in Rockland. It was one of the earliest craft unions in the United States and formed among the region's growing granite industry. By 1886, shipbuilding

544-419: The city. The population density was 568.3 inhabitants per square mile (219.4/km ). There were 3,925 housing units at an average density of 305.7 per square mile (118.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White , 0.6% African American , 0.4% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.2% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of

578-425: The city. The population density was 589.2 inhabitants per square mile (227.5/km ). There were 3,752 housing units at an average density of 290.5 per square mile (112.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.90% White , 0.25% African American , 0.24% Native American , 0.57% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.11% from other races , and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of

612-480: The east are the islands of North Haven and Vinalhaven , reached by ferry from Rockland. Rockland is crossed by U.S. 1 and 1A, and state routes 17 , 73 and 90 . It borders the towns of Owls Head to the southeast, Thomaston to the southwest, Warren to the northwest, and Rockport to the northeast. The coldest month is January and the warmest month is July. Per the census of 2010, there were 7,297 people, 3,423 households, and 1,744 families living in

646-527: The ferry terminal, with service to Boston , Portland , Brunswick , Bangor , and other nearby towns. Until 1958, the Rockland was the terminus for Maine Central Railroad passenger trains from Portland , along the Rockland Branch from Brunswick . The Maine Central Railroad ran three trains a day on the days besides Sunday and fewer trains on Sunday. In Portland's Union Station , these trains made connections to trains to Boston, New York City, Bangor and

680-612: The industry to third-world regions. The oldest structure sometimes identified as a dockyard was built c.  2400 BC by the Indus Valley civilisation in the Harappan port city of Lothal (in present-day Gujarat, India ). Lothal's dockyards connected to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river on the trade route between Harappan cities in Sindh and the peninsula of Saurashtra when

714-607: The legendary Heraclidae to invade the Peloponnesus . In the Spanish city of Barcelona , the Drassanes shipyards were active from at least the mid-13th century until the 18th century, although at times they served as a barracks for troops as well as an arsenal. During their time of operation the Drassanes were continuously changed, rebuilt and modified, but two original towers and part of

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748-526: The midcoast Maine region, with many historic inns, a coffee roaster, a food co-op, a community radio station WRFR-LP , the Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA). Rockland was named a Coast Guard City in March 2008, in recognition of the long-standing and special relationship that the city and its residents have with the United States Coast Guard . On March 13, 2017,

782-619: The minesweeper's routine. After Trident was assigned to the harbor entrance control post, she had occasion to locate and investigate suspicious small craft—a welcome diversion from the usual inner harbor activities. In June 1942, the 1st Naval District command was incorporated into the Northern Group of the Eastern Sea Frontier , and Trident continued her duties in coastal waters for over three years until 8 August 1945, when she arrived at Charleston, South Carolina , and reported to

816-626: The original eight construction-naves remain today. The site is currently a maritime museum. From the 14th century, several hundred years before the Industrial Revolution , ships were the first items to be manufactured in a factory – in the Venice Arsenal of the Venetian Republic in present-day Italy . The Arsenal apparently mass-produced nearly one ship every day using pre-manufactured parts and assembly lines . At its height in

850-442: The population. There were 3,423 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.1% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

884-409: The population. There were 3,434 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and

918-533: The present-day surrounding Kutch desert formed a part of the Arabian Sea . Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of maritime trade. The dock was built on the eastern flank of the town, and is regarded by archaeologists as an engineering feat of the highest order. It was located away from the main current of the river to avoid silting, but provided access to ships at high tide as well. The name of

952-404: The shore from Rockland. Today, Rockland is an officially designated micropolitan area . Since the early 1990s, Rockland has seen a shift in its economy away from the fishery and toward a service center city. It has also seen a substantial increase in tourism and the downtown has transformed into one of unique shops, boutiques, fine dining and art galleries. Rockland is the commercial center of

986-511: The waters of Boston harbor and its approaches, performing tasks which would soon become familiar. At night, she functioned as a guard and escort vessel; then, as sunrise came, she began daily exploratory sweeps, searching for moored, magnetic, and sonic mines in the harbor and its approaches. At times, severe weather or low visibility forced Trident to secure from sweep operations; and, in foggy weather, she helped to regulate harbor traffic. Continuing instruction, drills, and periods of repair broke

1020-468: Was $ 30,209, and the median income for a family was $ 37,083. Males had a median income of $ 27,212 versus $ 20,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,659. About 10.4% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. Voter registration Rockland is home to the Maine Lobster Festival,

1054-436: Was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.73. The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 7,609 people, 3,434 households, and 1,943 families living in

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1088-492: Was also important. Fleets of Friendship Sloops sailed between the harbor and fishing grounds across Penobscot Bay . The opening of the Knox and Lincoln Railroad in 1871 brought an influx of tourists. Inns and hotels were established to accommodate them, with the grandest being The Bay Point Hotel in 1889. With a commanding view near the breakwater , the resort offered every luxury and amusement. Renamed The Samoset Hotel in 1902, it

1122-534: Was successful until the Great Depression , which began a slow decline. In the age of automobiles, travelers were no longer restricted to the limits of train service, but were free to explore elsewhere. Closed in 1969, the Victorian hotel burned in 1972. A new Samoset Resort opened in 1974. In 1915, the new super-dreadnought USS  Nevada  (BB-36) conducted tests and completed her running trials just off

1156-476: Was surpassed by the lime business, which had twelve manufacturers employing 1,000 workers. Nevertheless, Rockland had three or more shipyards , a marine railway , five sail lofts and two boatbuilders . Other industries included three grain mills , two foundries , three carriage factories, six lumber mills, two machine shops , three cooperies , one tannery , four granite and marble works, two boot and shoe factories, and four printing offices. Fishing

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