 | Wellington Williams - 1851 - 596 Seiten
...the state, 125 from Bangor, and f.50 from Washington, and is in N. LaL 43° 39' 26", W. Lon. 70° 20' 30". It is handsomely situated on a peninsula, occupying...the ocean direct and convenient. It is defended by forte Preble and ScammeL On the highest point of the peninsula is an observatory 70 ft. in height,... | |
 | T. ADDISON RICHARDS - 1861 - 256 Seiten
...on a peninsula, occupying the ridge and side of a high point of land, in the SW extremity of Oasco Bay, and on approaching it from the ocean, is seen...coast, the anchorage being protected on every side by Portland. Portland, Maine. larad, whilst the water is deep, and communication, with the ocean direct... | |
 | JAS. D. M'CABE, JR. - 1871 - 1164 Seiten
...approaching it from the ocean, is seen to great advantage. The harbor is one of the best on the Atlantic r? o coast, the anchorage being protected on every side...direct and convenient. It is defended by Forts Preble, Scammell, and Gorges, and dotted over with lovely islands. These islands afford most delightful excursions,... | |
 | Otis Frederick Reed Waite - 1871 - 254 Seiten
...high ridge of land in the south-west extremity of Casco Bay. Approached from the ocean the city shows to great advantage. The harbor is one of the best...the Atlantic coast, the anchorage being protected on all sides by land, while the water is deep enough to admit the largest vessels. It is defended from... | |
 | 1873 - 322 Seiten
...handsomely situated on a peninsula, occupying the ridge and side of a high point of land, in the southwest extremity of Casco Bay, and, on approaching it from...the anchorage being protected on every side by land, while the water is deep, and communication with the ocean direct and convenient. It is defended by... | |
 | 1873 - 330 Seiten
...is one of the best on the Atlantic coast, the anchorage being protected on every side by land, while the water is deep, and communication with the ocean...direct and convenient. It is defended by Forts Preble, Scammell, and Gorges, and dotted over with lovely islands. These islands afford most delightful excursions,... | |
 | National cyclopaedia - 1879 - 698 Seiten
...consul reported in 18X0 that there had been of late years a very large and rapid development The harbour is one of the best on the Atlantic coast, the anchorage being protected on every side by hud, the communication with the ocean easy and direct, and the depth sufficient for the largest ships.... | |
 | National cyclopaedia - 1884 - 670 Seiten
...iron foundries, <itifleri«, £c. Shipbuilding and fishing are also importait industries. Tbe harbour is one of the best on the Atlantic coast, the anchorage being protected on every side ky Und, the communication with the ocean easy and direct, aad tbt depth sufficient for the largest... | |
 | Portland (Me.). Board of Trade - 1887 - 134 Seiten
...mile, though much wider at its eastern termination, and also at its junction with the main land. Its harbor is one of the best on the Atlantic coast, the anchorage being protected on every side by land, the communication of the ocean easy and direct, and the depth sufficient for the largest ships, and... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1890 - 712 Seiten
...forming a centre to the numerous watering-places within reach, where the purest of sea air can be found The harbor is one of the best on the Atlantic coast;...the anchorage being protected on every side by land, the communication with the ocean easy and direct, and the depth sufficient for the largest ships; although... | |
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... extremity of Casco Bay, and, on approaching it from the ocean, is seen to great advantage. The harbor is one of the best on the Atlantic coast, the anchorage being protected on every side by land, whilst the water is deep, and communication with the... 
