Background
Main, Archibald M. was born on April 24, 1870 in Greenock, Scotland. Son of James and Flora (MacNicol) Main.
Main, Archibald M. was born on April 24, 1870 in Greenock, Scotland. Son of James and Flora (MacNicol) Main.
Graduate Royal Technology College, 1895. Student Glasgow University, 1895-1897.
Came to the United States, 1900, naturalized, 1917. Naval architect Eastern Shipbuilding Company, New London, Connecticut, 1901-1905. Superintendent, naval architect, Bethlehem, Harlan, and Hollingsworth, Wilmington, 1905-1917.
Vice president war time yard Merrill Stevens, Jacksonville, Florida, 1917-1919.
General manager Groton Iron Works, 1919-1922. Consultant naval architect Pusey & Jones, 1922-1927.
Vice president Bath Iron Works Corporation, 1927-1939, director since 1927, executive vice president, 1939-1947, chairman of board, since 1954. Director Bath Trust Company President board Maine Portuguese Authority.
Member Bath Recreation Commission President Bath Memorial Hospital, Bath Young Men's Christian Association since 1938.
Member Institute Naval Architects (London), Society Naval Architects and Engineers, Society Naval Engineers. Mason.; Clubs: Propeller of United States, Engineers (New York City).
Married Mary Jane Avery, August 19, 1903. Children: Ellen, James, Flora, Julia, Archibald.