Another UFO

[Bradford Wyman]

Hello All-

The attached photos are of a canoe friends have dragged out of their barn after more than 40 years. They have measured it as 16' long and 30-31" wide. The serial number appears to be 1568. I have not seen it, but it looks like a really nice boat.

Any clues?

Brad

 

[Dan Miller]

Most likely a Waltham, though there is a chance it could be a Robertson or Crandell (though Crandell typically only built 17' canoes).

 

[Fitz]

Thwart Stamp

You might check the ends of the thwart next to the inwale for a Robertson stamp in the wood. You will likely have to clean it and look very, very closely to see it, if it is there. Like Dan said, all likely candidates.

 

[Bradford Wyman]

Thank You

Fitz, Dan-

Thank you for your help with this post. My friend says the Waltham sounds likely and his family, where the canoe comes from, was around there.

Brad

 

[MackyM]

Hello Brad,
This canoe turned out to be a Robertson. After stripping the Robertson stamp was found on the thwart.

MackyM