Ship, Sea & Sky - The Marine Art of James Edward Buttersworth the companion book to the outstanding retrospective of Buttersworth at the Peabody Essex Museum. This book was published in association with the South Street Seaport Museum. It covers the long career of one of America's foremost marine painters. 
James Edward Buttersworth was one of the most prolific
chroniclers of the Great Age of Sail from his studio on the New Jersey shore. As the great ships and racing yachts passed bye, Buttersworth captured their grace and speed. The clippers and packets, America's Cup contenders, and floating palace steamers were all subjects for this unique artist. The 45 page introduction by Richard Grassby enrichs the 52 full color plates. Click to order your own copy.
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Fred Thompson's classic Lightships of Cape Cod is the definitive description of the sentinels that guarded the treacherous shoals around the Cape. These vessels battled ice floes, hurricanes, mutinies, and rammings but they remained on station at all costs. It was tough duty with long periods of boredom punctuated by the natural and man-made terrors of life at sea. This 
extensively illustrated book provides detailed histories of each of the lightships stationed around Cape Cod.In addition, each copy is autographed by the author! Click to order your own copy.
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The Lighthouses & Light-ships of Casco Bay is an invaluable guide to the regions lights. Peter Dow Batchelder has assembled a wide array of 
photographs and drawings to augment his detailed text. Beginning with the 200 year old Portland Head Light, Batchelder details the history of each of the lights that mark the approaches to the harbor. An entire chapter is devoted to the lighted aides that have been anchored off shore since 1903 beginning with the lightship Cape Elizabeth through the Large Navigation Buoy on station today. Click to order your own copy.
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ts that Britain could muster. He goes on to detail the subsequent career of this famous vessel as a spy ship, a blockade runner, the Naval Academy sail training vessel and a private yacht. Rousmaniere’s essay complements a beautifully illustrated volume with 43 color and 23 black and white pictures as well as three fold out plans. Click to order your own copy. Item Number: PUB007
Price: $18.95
Terror At Sea
This compendium of downeast sea stories includes the wreck of the Nottingham Galley in late December of 1761. Within sight of Cape Neddick, 
the hapless passengers and crew struggle to survive. The conflagration on the Royal Tar, breeches buoy rescues and pirate attacks will keep you enthralled." Terror At Sea is a fascinating collection of nautical disaster stories authentically detailed in the words of the survivors. Interesting and exciting, it’s a MUST READ!" -
Ipswich Observer. Click to order your own copy.
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Besheer Art Tiles
Besheer Tiles are hand painted in vibrant colors using raised porcelain enamel techniques. Each tiles comes with a secure hanger and protective backing for use as a heat resistant trivet or a decorative wall plaque. Choose between two of Maine's most famous lighthouses. Each 6" X 6" tile has a bright blue border.
The West Quoddy Light shines from its brilliant 
red and white striped tower. The red stripes are reflected in the red roofs of the keeper's house and entry room. Click to order your own copy.
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The Grindle Point Light's square tower in Isleboro Maine looms above the green roofed keeper's house and passageway.
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Price $22.00