Why is it called Casco Bay?
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Why is it called Casco Bay?
When Portuguese explorer Estêvão Gomes sailed into the Bay in 1525, he thought the Bay was shaped like a helmet, or casco in Spanish, and christened it Bahia de Casco, Bay of Helmet. Colonel W. Romer made an inspection of Casco Bay for the Crown in 1700.
How were the Casco Bay islands formed?
The Bay’s approximately 200 square miles of water and islands, was once the mouth of the Androscoggin River before its outlet was blocked and it joined the Kennebec at Merrymeeting Bay.
Is Casco Bay the ocean?
Casco Bay is part of a larger ocean system called the Gulf of Maine, a semi-enclosed body of water within the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.
Are there whales in Casco Bay?
What makes Casco Bay a great place to live—for sea creatures. Harbor seals are the most commonly seen marine mammals in Casco Bay. Boaters may also see finback, pilot, minke, and humpback whales, porpoises, Atlantic white sided dolphins, and the occasional gray seal.
Can you swim in Casco Bay?
There is lots of space for swimming, sunbathing, and launching kayaks or canoes at this sand and pebble beach. Watch the sailboats on Casco Bay. Amenities at the beach include restrooms and change areas, and picnic tables. Dogs are only permitted during the off season.
How many islands are in Casco Bay?
Peaks IslandCliff IslandBailey IslandMackworth IslandOrr’s IslandCushing Island
Casco Bay/Islands
Who owns Casco Bay Lines?
CBITD
CBITD acquired CBL assets through bankruptcy proceedings to ensure the continuation of transportation service between their primary terminal hub in Portland, Maine and the islands of Casco Bay. CBITD is governed by a board of 12 directors, 10 of whom are elected from the island communities.
How many inhabited islands are in Maine?
There are over 4,000 islands in Maine and they are as diverse as they are numerous. Some are designated nature preserves, others are large rocks that are only visible at certain tides, while still others are inhabited year-round….Introduction.
| Island | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Islesford | C | 70 |
Are there orcas in Maine?
Occasionally watchers will also spot orcas, right whales and sperm whales moving through the Gulf of Maine. To see these majestic visitors to the Maine coast, many will arm themselves with binoculars and a bagged lunch, then head out on the seaside trails for a chance to catch a glimpse.
Are dogs allowed on Casco Bay Lines?
Dogs are welcome, but require tickets to board and must be kept leashed at all times.
Do people live year-round on Peaks Island?
Peaks Island is a place where people live and work year-round. You are welcome to visit and enjoy the island, but keep in mind that it is the full-time home for almost 1000 people and has an additional 2,000 summer residents.
What island is Casco Bay?
Can you drink on the Casco Bay ferry?
There are vending machines with soda and water, but we do not sell any food on the boats. You are more than welcome to bring any kind of food or drink with you. The only exception is our music cruises which offer bar service and don’t allow personal alcoholic beverages to be brought on board.
Where is Casco Bay Lines?
Portland, Maine
Casco Bay Lines is a ferry system that provides year-round passenger, freight, postal and vehicle ferry service to the islands of Casco Bay from Portland, Maine. For over 150 years, our vessels have been transporting people from Portland to the islands of Casco Bay.
How many islands does Casco Bay have?
Are dolphins in Maine?
Where are they? Atlantic white-sided (AWS) dolphins live within the Gulf of Maine year-round and are occasionally seen as far south as Long Island, NY. The closest to shore we have seen them is around the Isles of Shoals (5 miles off the coast of NH and ME), but more commonly are around 10-20 miles offshore.
Are there sperm whales in Maine?
Like blue whales, sperm whales generally are considered to live in deeper waters and are not seen near the Maine coast as often as right, humpback and minke whales. According to Richard Sears of the Quebec-based Mignan Island Cetacean Society, only 460 blue whales are believed to live in the western North Atlantic.
