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Boothbay Harbor, Maine: Captain Brown: Giant Old Salt Fisherman

25 feet tall, probably the largest grizzled sea salt along the Maine coast. Standing since 1968. Inspired by the original Big Amos Amish man in Pennsylvania, and built by the same artist.

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Old Salt Fisherman

This past summer we visited Boothbay Harbor Maine and found a Giant Old Salt at the entrance to Brown's Wharf. He stands about 15 feet high (guesstimate).

[Ken & Barb, 03/11/2000]

Captain Brown: Giant Old Salt Fisherman

Browns Wharf Motel and Restaurant

Address:
121 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME
Directions:
South of town on the bay side of Atlantic Ave., overlooking the parking lot of the Browns Wharf Inn and Restaurant.
Phone:
207-633-5440
RA Rates:
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