278d2088-5c6d-4a6d-bd1e-e04cf5c46331, Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding

In the 18th century, St. Martins was a shipbuilding village through and through. Craftsmen built over 6,000 vessels during the 19th century and this represented the majority of shipbuilding in the entirety of British North America.

St. Martins coastline had at least 12 different shipyards that relied on the lumber from the area, mainly Big Salmon River.

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St. Martins, New Brunswick, has a rich shipbuilding history that shaped the community and contributed to its maritime heritage. In the 19th century, the village became a prominent shipbuilding center, attracting skilled craftsmen and creating a bustling industry along the Fundy coast.