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The history of the famous family is relayed by author Gregory Jones.
Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in Bristol, Rhode Island, produced the most technically advanced, popular, and prominent boats of their day. Today, Herreshoff boats are recognized as the most historically significant boats of their time, and command some of the highest prices. Herreshoff Sailboats covers some of the major classes of Herreshoff boats including schooners, yawls, ketches, sloops, Q, R-, nad J- class yachts, and lanches. The story begins with John and Charles Herreshoff who founded the boatyard in 1832. The sale of Herreshoff to the Haeffner Corp. in the 1920s is also profiled. The epilogue explains the company’s decision not to build fiberglass boats, and close its doors. Vintage black and whilte photos will tell the story, and modern color photography will show Herreshoff’s role in yachting today.
Chapters include:
European Roots
The Beginning of HMC
Sailing Vessels 1878-1900
Nat's Cup Boats of the 19th Century
Lipton and the 20th Century
HMC Enters the 20th Century
Cup Triumphs and Business Losses
The Tradition of Design
L. Francis
160 pp, hardcover
9 1/4" x 12 3/8"
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