A very short article in the Bristol Phoenix leads us to consider a very specific moment in time (and spend a lot more time digging in the archives)
Month: September 2020
Seizing
An endlessly useful technique! And just one of many methods to approach it…
This Week in Herreshoff History: September 24
A devastating hurricane makes landfall in Rhode Island and HMCo. prepares for winter at Walker’s Cove
This Week in Herreshoff History: September 17
Back to work again, three little launches for one large yacht, firefighting in 1917, and a clambake of note
From the Vault: Engine Room Signal Gear
A spotlight on an exciting recent acquisition for the HMM artifact collection
Lecture Video: “Rediscovering Herreshoff: A New Look at a Unique Boatbuilding Enterprise”
by Maynard Bray September 20, 1994
This Week in Herreshoff History: September 10
A steam launch sighting from a Rocky Point correspondent, an aside on HMCo. numbers, a little labor history, a family obituary, a public bath house, HMCo. apprenticeships, and a Cup Defender remembered…
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
There may be a thousand ways to make clam chowder, but try your hand at this Rhode Island style recipe. Even if you’re not usually a fan, this version might surprise you…
This Week in Herreshoff History: September 3
HMCo. entertains important guests, notice of a lawsuit after a slippery launch, Lipton on the verge of losing again, and the kids head back to college
Hitched Eyelet
Another marlinspike seamanship themed project: reinforced eyelets! Useful, classy, and not as tedious as they look. A perfect project for kids or adults!