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Lubec is located on the far eastern side of the state, just across the bay from Eastport. Settled in the late 18th century, a petition was sent to the government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1811. Following that, the area was invaded by the British, and Eastport was under their rule for several years.<\/p>\n
Prior to the war, embargoes were placed on trade with Britain and France. In a complex interplay of international relations, the embargo bill allowed for trade with any nation that did not have embargoes on U.S. products. France then eased restrictions on U.S. products but not on British products. Britain then stated that they would still prevent U.S. trade so long as France prevented work with Britain, which they were at war with at the time. Naturally, this did not happen until later on. Trade with Britain remained stagnant.<\/p>\n
This had a tremendous economic impact on Lubec’s development, and the smuggling of products such as gypsum, an important ingredient in a vast array of products, became common. This was fueled by the close proximity of British land just across Cobscook Bay. Commerce began to expand in Lubec once Eastport was returned to the United States, and several mills popped up throughout the area. By the end of the 19th century, shipbuilding was a major industry.<\/p>\n
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