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Four Boats in Four Weeks: Interns Hard at WorkBy Bill ArmitageJohn Gardner Chapter, Groton, CTThe University of Connecticut AveryPoint Campus has been the host ofthe John Gardner Chapter of theTSCA (JGTSCA) since the chapterwas organized in 2000. ProfessorStephen Jones was instrumental inaiding the chapter in securing a leaseon an underutilized maintenancebuilding located on the edge of thecampus. Over the years the membershave conducted community outreachprograms including our annual PineIsland Cleanup, a small barrier islandowned by the University and locatedoff the southern tip of Avery Point. TheUConn Maritime Studies Program inconjunction with the JGTSCA offeredboatbuilding internships to threestudents during the summer of 2010.The six credit course included a series oflectures by Prof. Jones, selected readings,a research paper, and the construction ofa wooden rowing craft by each student.Construction activities were led by BillArmitage with assistance from SandyD’Esopo.The decision was made early in theplanning phase to construct a twelvefootplywood version of the AdirondackGuideboat. Key considerationsincluded: relative low cost of materials,the ease of stitch and tape construction,Four hulls assembled by the end of the first weekand the time required to build. Theinstructor had already built the designduring the prior summer and as a resultmolds and panel patterns were available.Construction plans and instructionsare available from the designer, JohnGardiner of Vancouver, BC, via hiswebsite www.guideboat.ca.The group met each morning over afour week period for a total of twentydays. The instructors would arriveearly and usually stay late to preparematerials for the next day. Supplieswere purchased by the chapter andeach student was given the opportunityto purchase their boat at the cost ofmaterials, just over $400. Each phase ofconstruction would be demonstrated bythe instructor on the sample boat andthen students worked cooperatively ontheir vessels. At the end of the four weeksession each student left with the vesselthat they had constructed, includingtheir handmade oars.Laying out the panelsPlacing the molds on the strongbackThe Ash Breeze, Fall 2012 8
Stitching the bowA few quick coats of paintFinished boatAdding the chinesMuseum Small CraftAssociation AnnualMeetingMonday, October 8–Thursday, October11, 2012 at Mystic Seaport, Mystic,ConnecticutThe Museum Small Craft Association is a group ofindividuals who share an interest in small boat conservationand restoration, and skills preservation, documentation,history, interpretation, and research. While most membersare museum professionals, all are welcome. This year’s annualmeeting of the Museum Small Craft Association will be atMystic Seaport, which has the largest collection of historic boatsin the United States and possibly the world. The conferencewill have presentations and discussions on a variety of smallcraft and museum related topics, ranging from preservation,restoration, and conservation to boat plans. In addition therewill be time to explore the museum including the hundredsof historic boats stored in Rossie Mill. Monday evening willfeature a trip down the river aboard the Sabino, a coal-firedsteamboat built in 1908 for use along the Maine coast. We’llalso tour the Charles W. Morgan, the 1841 whaleship, whichis undergoing a major restoration in preparation for sailingagain in 2013. On a smaller scale there will be opportunitiesfor networking on the water aboard the Seaport’s livery boats.Thursday we’ll take a field trip to next door Rhode Island withstops expected to include the International Yacht RestorationSchool in Newport and the Herreshoff Museum in Bristol.And as always there will be lots of opportunities for informaldiscussions. For more information visit the Museum SmallCraft Association website www.museumsmallcraft.org orcontact David Cockey at davidcockey@gmail.com.9The Ash Breeze, Fall 2012
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