By admin on October 1, 2011
Here is a Shutter Plank party webcam time-lapse:
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By Carol on September 29, 2011
It was a night for celebrating, hammering in the last plank of the new gundalow, and a little bit of whiskey too! The Portsmouth Patch captured part of the celebrations on video here. Seaport Fish provided supreme chowder, fishcakes and oysters. Smuttynose Brewery had over six flavors of locally-made beer. Marshall Tent donated a nice [...]
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By Carol on September 29, 2011
Contemporary Coastal Issues Our Waters, Our Future: Choosing to Make a Difference Join us for our monthly series that will examine local water quality issues and explore ways we can reduce our impact on the local watershed. Programs begin at 6:30pm at Gundalow Company, 60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH. Wednesday October 19: Solutions to Stormwater [...]
Posted in Coming Events, Educational Programs, Environmental Issues, Free!, Open to the public | Tagged Coming Events, join us!
By admin on September 25, 2011
Help us put the last plank in place on the new gundalow! A whiskey or shutter plank is the last plank, which needs to be put in place to finish a ship’s hull. The Shutter Plank Party is an old tradition where a glass of the captain’s favorite drink is poured on the plank. After [...]
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By admin on September 22, 2011
Why we need your help to build a new gundalow: Video Credit: Rock Maple Productions
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By Carol on September 6, 2011
Join us for an informal chat with boat builder Nate Greeley of York, Maine Wednesday September 21st 5pm at the Puddle Dock Shipyard, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, NH (FREE!) Boatbuilder Nate Greeley, of York, Maine attended the two year apprentice program at the Rockport Apprenticeshop in midcoast Maine in 1988. The Apprenticeshop is one of the [...]
Posted in boat building, Coming Events, Educational Programs, Free!, New Gundalow | Tagged Boat Builders
By Carol on August 26, 2011
Join us for an informal chat with boat builder Joe Taylor, of Berwick, Maine. Wednesday August 31st 5pm at the Puddle Dock Shipyard, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, NH Joe initially began his career working with wood as a forester and firefighter in Montana. After moving to the northeast he attended the two year apprentice program at [...]
Posted in boat building, Coming Events, Free!, Gundalow Underway, Open to the public | Tagged Boat Builders
By Barbara on August 25, 2011
Volunteer educators are needed on the gundalow week-day mornings beginning September 12. Enjoy the beauty of the estuary while working with elementary school students during the Great Bay Discovery Center’s Cultural History Programs. The first training session is Thursday, September 8 at 9:30 AM. RSVP: bmaurer@gundalow.org
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By Carol on August 12, 2011
Watch Jennifer Crompton cover the new gundalow under construction on WMUR Channel 9 NH Chronicle that aired on August 10: Click here to watch. (Video Courtesy of WMUR-TV.)
Posted in boat building, Capital Campaign, New Gundalow, News | Tagged New Gundalow, Videos
By admin on August 3, 2011
This video shows how oak planks are steamed and bent onto the frame.
Posted in boat building, New Gundalow | Tagged Boat Builders, New Gundalow, Videos
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