Yes, Virginia, she’s from Maine!

By Zoe Colton

You don’t have to be Pocahontas to fall in love with the Godspeed. Built in 2006 by Rockport Marine for $2M, she’s the darling of OpSail 2012, darting among the taller tall ships. But few Mainers realize this celebrated replica of Capt. John Smith’s 1606 brigantine (known for her voyage to the New World for the Virginia Company of London, resulting in the founding of Jamestown) is one of ours.

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