Gloucester's own Phil Bolger who passed away in May was one of the most prolific boat designers ever! With close to 700 designs to his credit his designs ranged from the smallest 8' pram to the 18th century 115' "HMS Surprise". Many of his designs were geared to the "do it yourselve" boat builders using plywood and basic tools. Simple,tough and efficient went into his designs and a cult like following admired his gift. This past Saturday a memorial of his life was held at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center and along with family and friends, so were many of his creations.
"HMS Surprise" which was used in the movie "Master and Commander"!
Bolger boats dockside!
Lapstrake hull center console!
Gloucester Light Dory!
Micro sailboats!
"Ethel W.!
Another Bolger design!
Bolger canal boat plans!
Canal boat!
Canal boat fixed outboard lower unit and rudder!
Canal boat engine box!
Helm sits atop engine box!
Inside the canal boat!
Memorial tribute!
I was not aware that he was from Gloucester.
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better I never heard of the guy until about 2 or 3 months before he died. By the sounds of it he was quite a guy
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