O Captains, My Captains! June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Phil Martin Five brothers at the center of Milton's maritime industry READ MORE
A Finnish Name on a Milton ship: th... February 9, 2021February 9, 2021 Phil Martin Once again, a casual inquiry into local history has morphed into something quite unexpected. The inquiry in question concerns ... READ MORE
Florence Creadick and her namesake February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Phil Martin It turns out that Capt. T. C. Conwell’s 1966 self-published book, Ships and Men of the Broadkill, is not only a ... READ MORE
The Star-Crossed Marie Thomas January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Phil Martin In the definitive work on Milton’s shipbuilding history — Ships and Men of the Broadkill, by Capt. T. C. Conwell — 64 ships ... READ MORE
The Harbor June 6, 2017June 6, 2017 Phil Martin Read the story of the launch Avarilla, shown in the harbor photograph at right. READ MORE
Films: Sailing Ships in Rough Seas January 8, 2017 Phil Martin Old film footage of sailing ships in rough seas: a schooner and a clipper. READ MORE
Captain Lacey's Narrow Escape January 23, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Captain Frank Lacey knew the risks of the mariner's life. In February of 1908, he nearly lost his. READ MORE