Bath

Bath, a city and port of entry, capital of Sagadahoc county, Maine, U.S. It is situated on the west bank of the Kennebec River, 35 miles S. of Augusta. Shipbuilding is the chief industry, in which it takes high rank amongst American cities. It is an important commercial centre, and owns much shipping, as its river possesses good anchorage and docks, and the harbour never freezes over. Bath was incorporated as a town in 1780, and as a city in 1850. Pop. (1870) 7371; (1880) 7874; (1890) 8723.