Artifacts
Historical items that further tell the story of our shipyard and the Maine people. Most of these artifacts are courtesy of Maine Maritime Museum. Visit their website here.
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General Thomas Hyde Medal of Honor
This Medal of Honor was awarded to Gen. Thomas Hyde, the Founder of Bath Iron Works. He took over the Bath Iron Foundry in the fall of 1865 after his…
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Glass Ketchup Bottles
This Shrewsbury’s TomatoKetchup bottle was found in the former water area on the south side of the old Union Wharf. Only the base of the bottle remains intact with embossed…
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Katahdin Serving Tray
A serving tray that depicts the harbor defense ram USS Katahdin, which launched in 1893 at Bath Iron Works. Courtesy of Maine Maritime Museum.
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Oliver Hazard Perry Ashtray
This ashtray depicts USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7), which launched at BIW in 1976. The ashtray was owned by Lt. Cmdr. Stanley L. French, USN (Ret.), who worked his way…
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Outfitting Dept. Paint List
A paint list from the Outfitting Department at BIW in 1944 for the Sumner Class Destroyer USS Purdy (DD-734). The ship would go on to serve in WWII, the Korean…
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Ranger Keel Lead Fragment
In the 1937 America’s Cup, Bath-built J-class racing yacht Ranger defeated the British challenger Endeavour II 4-0, winning by over 17 and 18 minutes in the first two races. Pictured…
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Tool Chest
This is the tool chest of machinist’s tools formerly belonging to Albert B. (Bud) Henderson of Bath, who worked as a machinist until retiring in 1973. The chest of tools…
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Toolbox Label
This toolbox label, which was found in the ground while constructing the Kitting Terminal, was made in late 1980 or early 1990. On it was the employee’s name, location and…
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Union Wharf
While excavating for BIW’s new Kitting Terminal, portions of an old wharf were discovered in the mud. This wharf, named Union Wharf because it extended out from Union Street, ran…
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Modern Era
USS Mason Coin
This coin commemorates the last launch down inclined ways at Bath Iron Works. USS Mason (DDG 87) launched on June 23, 2001. Courtesy of Maine Maritime Museum.
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Progressive Era
Baker’s Flavoring Extract Bottle
One of the many artifacts found while excavating for the Kitting Terminal was a Baker’s Flavoring Extract bottle, which was probably discarded sometime around 1900. Its manufacturer, the Baker Extract…
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Progressive Era – 1905
Warship on the Stocks Postcard
This postcard, which was sent in 1905, shows the battleship Georgia (BB-15) being built at BIW. It was given to us courtesy of Sharleen B., who with her sister inherited…
