The lines of this dory window box were drawn from scaled plans of the "Centennial". The "Centennial" is the oldest surviving example of an American fishing dory. In 1876, to celebrate the United States' first centennial, Alfred Johnson made the first lone crossing of the North Atlantic. He left Gloucester on June 15 in a small customized dory he named the "Centennial", after 66 days, he docked at Liverpool, his destination. The "Centennial" is now part of the maritime collection at the Cape Ann Museum.

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Completed Dory - Painted with George Kirby's White & Cream Enamel

"Centennial" Dory Window Box

​Dory Window Box
Saturday
April 23rd
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Tuition: $125
Materials: $55
​​​​Click on the photo to register.

​Build this dory window box and learn the fundamentals of boat building!
In this one day class, you will shape and install the philippine mahogany lumber backboard, stem and transom. The three marine plywood planks will then be hand planed to fit and fastened with copper nails and stainless steel screws. Lastly, the gunwale will be installed the screw holes filled.
After a thorough sanding at home, your dory will be ready for painting.
Length: 44" Height: 9" Width: 7"