Ships, Swindlers, and Scalded Hogs: The Rise and Fall of the Crooker Shipyard in Bath, Maine

By Fred Hill

Book Overview

This colorful history of the shipbuilding company of William Donnell Crooker and Charles Crooker, by the great-great grandson of William Donnell, provides a thorough overview of a family, its contributions to shipbuilding, and the historic sweep of shipbuilding in the area, as well as a fascinating glimpse into everyday life in Maine during this time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1630763586
• ISBN13: 9781630763589
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Down East Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"