Sardine Industry

Historical marker location:

Eastport, Maine

( Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Furniture Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.)

Maine was the site of a major naval battle in World War II: The Battle of Casco Bay, which took place off the coast of Maine in 1943, was one of the largest naval battles of World War II fought in U.S. waters. The battle was fought between American and German forces, and the American victory helped to protect the East Coast from German submarine attacks.