The Shipyard

<i>At the top of the marker, inscribed in a circle around an anchor, is the word Hope and the dates 1636 - 1936.</i><br><br> Entrance to the shipyard 1834-1874 whence sailed whalers and merchantmen hewn from native timber, commanded by native sons.<br><br> <i>At the bottom of the marker is inscribed a ship under cronstruction on the ways.</i>