CASTINE — Anthony Franchetti of Wilton, a student at Maine Maritime Academy, was recognized for his outstanding performance at the school, both in the classroom and as a member of the regiment of midshipmen, with the awarding of a $2,000 scholarship from the Portland Marine Society. Franchetti is majoring in marine transportation operations.
The scholarship was presented to Franchetti at the 2018 Regimental Awards Banquet held recently in Castine by Captain David A. Sulin, chairman, and Commodore Lawrence V. Wade, vice chairman, Portland Marine Society’s Scholarship Committee.
The society, the third oldest active marine society in the world, was established in 1796 for “the promotion of the knowledge of navigation and seamanship” and the “relief of decayed and disabled seamen, and the poor widows and orphans of deceased seamen” as stated in its original charter signed by the then-governor of Massachusetts, Samuel Adams.
Anthony Franchetti is shown flanked by Commodore L.V. Wade, left, and Captain D.A. Sulin, right, shortly after he received a scholarship from the Portland Marine Society.
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