Essex Shipbuilding Museum

66 Main Street
Essex, MA, 01929
978-768-7541

URL : http://www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org

overview : Shipbuilding in Essex began in the middle 1600’s to satisfy a local need for fishing craft. Early vessels were primarily built for use by their builder. - The Museum Collection totals more than 8,000 objects and is comprised of artifacts that record and embody the history of Essex.

topics : maritime, woodworking, occupationsmaritime