TIMES RECORD • August 2, 2021
The Mary E, a historic tourist schooner owned by Bath’s Maine Maritime Museum, was righted Sunday and returned to the museum after capsizing in the Kennebec River. However, the investigation continues into what caused the boat to spill its 18 passengers Friday. The 73-foot vessel capsized around 5:30 p.m. Friday near Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic. All passengers and crew were rescued. Maine Maritime Museum officials declined to comment on what caused the boat to capsize, the condition of the vessel, whether the museum believes it needs repairs or who was captaining the schooner when it capsized.