This ghost ship hunted U-boats in Portland Harbor… maybe September 11, 2017Historydash, freeport, ghost, maine, navy, porters landing, portland, ship, this week in portland history By Troy R. Bennett In August of 1942, a blip appeared on Navy radar. What they reportedly found when they went to investigate was haunting.
This Civil War sailor from Portland died on a river down south October 24, 2016History, Homecivil war, maine, navy, permanent portlander, red river, sailor By Troy R. Bennett But 25 miles out of Alexandria, near Dunn’s Bayou, they were ambushed by Confederate troops and artillery. The fighting lasted most of the day.