Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-09-02
In 1929, fisherman built wooden boat by family home; now $1.5m may restore it
A wooden fishing boat built in 1929 is nearing restoration on Martha’s Vineyard, almost a century after it was built beside the home of a family raising 13 children. Little Lady, the sole remaining wooden fishing dragger in New England, is set to undergo major repairs. The $1.5 million project still needs $630,000, while supporters hope to preserve the boat’s history and connection to the island’s fishing community. A wooden fishing boat built in 1929 is nearing a major restoration on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The vessel, Little Lady, is the sole remaining wooden fishing dragger in New England and has been part of the island’s fishing community for generations. In 1929, fisherman built wooden boat by family home; now $1.5m may restore it
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