- Dates
- 1990-10-30 – 1991-02-26
- Kind
- Conservation
- Where
- Beaver Island
- Eras
- Modern era
- Concepts
- maritimeheritageconservationfundraising
- Within
- Beaver Island
Summary
The Beaver Island Historical Society reported restoration of the fish tug Bob S, donated by Earl Maudrie in 1990. Planned work included bilge and floorboard repairs, the original engine, a permanent cradle, and museum access; the Society also explored acquiring the trap-net boat Gertrude.
Sources
- Reports the tug’s 1935 launch, Beaver Island captains and ownership, 1979 donation to Earl Maudrie, 1990 Historical Society donation, restoration tasks, and a possible acquisition of the trap-net boat Gertrude. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1991-02_Beaver-Beacon
- Paired held eighteen-page February issue PDF.data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1991-02_Beaver-Beacon
- Reports completion of the external repairs and stabilization: the vessel is weather-tight, cradled in stone and cement, protected by a break wall, grade-leveled, and planted with ground cover; footings were poured for the Gertrude K. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 1991-09_Beaver-Beacon
- The held eighteen-page issue scan confirms the restoration-completion report.data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 1991-09_Beaver-Beacon
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Cite this article
Beaver Island Archive, “Beaver Island Historical Society begins restoration of the fish tug Bob S, 1991”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-bob-s-restoration-1991/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, February 26, 1991, "The History of the Bob S" and "Restoration of the Bob S." (and 3 further sources listed on the page).
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