Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection

MacMillan once described Wiscasset as “…the lovely Maine town, rich in historic association; the red-brick building of the custom house and post office; …the beautiful evergreens; the sun-flecked harbor…” and had said that the town would always be the home of his expeditions.

The townspeople were also very supportive of MacMillan and his expeditions, donating a marine clock and sextant and other items for use on the Bowdoin.