Swampscott dory built by Joe Hedenberg 1907
rebuilt for sail by K. K. Vining 1953-1955
Renovated and restored by father with help from mom and kids, she sailed the western North Channel for more than 20 years. Originally built in 1907 as a motor launch by my great Uncle Joe, her classic dory lines caught my father's eye the first summer he came to visit my mom at the family cottage on Neebish Island. I think my Grandmother was glad to be rid of it. She was a great sailboat till the rot in her keel overtook my father's willingness to tackle a third restoration. By then we had purchased a Cape Dory 25 and were exploring further into the North Channel.
Pictured from left to right are my Dad, sister Victoria, Mom, Me and my sister Marge. The photo was taken in 1958.
