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The full-rigged ship St. John Smith in dry dock at Knightville, Cape Elizabeth (now South Portland), May 1874. Newly built at Kennebunkport, the Smith has been towed to Portland to be “copper” sheathed. The local press customarily described every new vessel as being the most wonderful nautical advancement since the ark: She is a handsome specimen of marine architecture and was looked upon with admiration by the large number that had gathered on the wharves as she proceeded up the harbor. No expense has been spared to render her perfect in every respect. Every modern improvement has been applied, and she is the pride of her owners, who embrace several of our prominent citizens .... The St John Smith at Portland Dry Dock Co in Cape Elizabeth, May 1874. The Cape Steam Power Generating Station was built here in 1921 (torn down 1979-80), now the location of two natural gas powered generators. Knightville to right.