Getting To The Point

Despite being just 220 miles (as the crow flies) from Kittery (western most point) to Lubec (eastern most point) the shoreline of Maine is over 3,400 miles in length. Believe it or not, that's longer than California's shoreline!

So, needless to say, weaving in and out of the water like a sailor who's had a few to many, Maine coast has countless coves, harbors, narrows, bays, points, and peninsulas to explore.

Last week I paid Hancock Point a visit, and it did not disappoint.

Hancock was settled in 1766 and was named for John Hancock. Yes, THAT John Hancock! It had two power water sites on the Kilkenny and Egypt streams to run the equipment at the various mills around town including a gristmill, shingle mill and lath mill. However, most of it's inhabitants were seafaring men who worked on fishing vessels out along the Grand Banks.

During WWII, two German Spies actually landed a submarine in at Hancock Point and traveled to New York City, where they were eventually caught.

I didn't see any u-boats on my trip, but I did see some beautiful scenery, a few amazing looking houses, and a great place to swim. Hopefully I'll get to come back again when the weather (and the water) get a little warmer.