Rum runners, racing power yachts, America’s Cup Contenders, a very public challenge and a musical interlude
Month: October 2020
From the Vault: Extra, Extra! Local Coverage of the 1899 America’s Cup
Read all about it! Four pages of parades and parties from the Bristol Phoenix archives
This Week in Herreshoff History: October 22
Two fires, plumbing updates, steam launches and Vedette boats, America’s Cup speculation and signs of a faltering relationship with the Navy
This Week in Herreshoff History: October 15
SEVEN BROTHERS’ first season, a super speedy launch is launched, and an iconic class is under contract
Lecture Video: “INGOMAR”
Filmed at the Herreshoff Marine Museum on September 14, 2004
Rope Fenders
One way to make old line into something useful again! A tutorial inspired by Hervey Garrett Smith
This Week in Herreshoff History: October 8
Lots of construction at the plant through the years, the winningest catboat of 1877, several vacation cruises, torpedo boat contracts and business as usual
America’s Cup Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony Goes Virtual
2020 America’s Cup Hall of Fame Virtual Induction to be held on October 29th, 2020 at 1600 EDT (2000 Zulu)
Lecture Video: “The Alerion Project”
Filmed at the Herreshoff Marine Museum on June 27th, 1995.
Quince Jam
A recipe for an old New England staple just in time for the fall