Swampscott Dory TM #14

The original of this historic flat-bottomed, four-planked double ended Swampscott dory was built in 1904 by E.G. Emmons in Swampscott and used primarily on the Belgrade Lakes. The dory is clinker-built, with two rowing stations and a leg-o-mutton rig- a good single-handed dory and- flat enough to sit upright when beached. The design is interesting because it combines characteristics of the older, more traditional open dory with those of the later decked dory.

"All things are because they developed from a need. The need creates the mould, a parent. To preserve this mould is all important. The preservation of a life style follows. We only look back in order to go ahead when we understand the birth of the idea first."

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