Captain A. V. Nickels Inn

127 East Main St.
Searsport, Maine 04974
1-207-548-0055
captainsguest@verizon.net

This grand "ole painted lady" was built by Captain Albert Vinal Nickels in 1874 for his wife, Elizabeth McGilvary and 5 children at the time, which soon came to house three more children. Captain Nickels took command of several ships during his career including his last ship the infamous "Iroquois" built for her speed by Captain Nickels father-in-law, William McGilvary. Ironically, Captain Nickels passed away in 1902 in the same year that the "Iroquois" was ship wrecked passing through the Straits of Sapi from the Indian Ocean.


	Today, this precious piece of yesteryear is own by a sailor of 26 years and his wife who have returned to the sea, Daniel and Sherri Hanson. Both having fathers and ancestors in the navy and with Daniel having had a renowned career in the Merchant Marines, it was destiny in the making.


	[Welcome] [Our History] [Our Services] [Weddings] [Marriage Licenses] [The Rooms] [Fine Dining] [Photo Gallery] [Events] [Local Interests] [Summer Rentals] [Contact Us] [Directions]