Boat Builder on Long Island

From the Long Island Maritime Museum...

"The Frank F. Penney Boatshop was originally built as the laundry building for the old Brooklyn Hotel in Center Moriches. When the hotel burned down, Mr. Penney jumped at the chance to rescue this building for use in his boatyard. This fine old building was floated down the Great South Bay from Moriches to its present site in 1978."

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Today it is the center of the boat building restoration projects.

You can visit the maritime museum in West Sayville:

Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm

Sunday, 12noon- 4pm

Location:

86 West Avenue 

West Sayville, Long Island, New York 11796

 (631) 854-4974

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wooden sailing vessel

wooden sailing vessel, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

A wooden mast on a Cat Boat, a type of sail boat.

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These rings slide up the mast as the sail is raised. 

This is just one of the beautiful pieces of workmanship seen at the 

Long Island Maritime Museum in 

West Sayville.

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wooden boats

wooden boats, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

This weekend, the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville sponsored the Antique and Wooden Boat Show and Regatta.

The workmanship and quality of boats was amazing to see!

Wooden boats are so much a part of Long Island's nautical history. 

If you have not been to the Maritime Museum recently, make the trip.

There is something of interest for everyone.

 There are always antique and wooden boats to see, although this weekend was a special event with extra volunteers, food concessions and additional boats and engine displays.

Some boats traveled from far distances to be part of this year's event.

 Mark your calendar for next year and check the website for all other information .

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