boatbuilding and seamanship in Rockland, Maine) invites the community to celebrate the graduation of apprentices from its 2-year boatbuilding program and cheer them on as they launch their newest traditional wooden boat projects.
This year, an 11’6” Herreshoff Columbia dinghy, a 12’ Robert Steward Susan skiff, a 12’ John Atkin Nina sailing dinghy and a 29’ Leonard Boatshop whaleboat will launch from the school’s waterfront at 643 Main Street. Launch is held rain or shine.
The build of the whaleboat is a contribution to the historic preservation effort at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut to restore the 106’ bark Charles W. Morgan: the last remaining wooden whaleship in the world. The Morgan carried seven whaleboats per voyage. These were the boats that were lowered off the deck once a whale was sighted and the hunt ensued. As part of its full restoration, Mystic officials needed to replicate these 28-29’ vessels, and conducted a national search for small boatshops to participate. The Apprenticeshop was the only shop in Maine chosen.Students and staff plan a rowing expedition to Mystic in late June to deliver the whaleboat and honor the seafaring traditions of Maine.
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