Old Town Square Stern Paddling Canoe

[woodworker]

I am in need of help on a 1946 Old Town 18' square stern paddling canoe that I will be restoring. Does anyone know of a museum, private collection, or another WCHA member that I can visit to take measurements and pictures? In order to restore my canoe, I need more information.
The canoe is missing all the seats, the back half of the keelson and outer gunwales are missing, middle seat center post and knees are missing.
I live in southern NH, west of Manchester, NH
Thank you for any leads that would help me get this canoe back to it's original condition.

Tom

 

[pklonowski]

Given your location, I'd start looking here: https://www.woodencanoe.org/builders-suppliers, our Builders & Suppliers Directory. There's a drop down selection box, where you can specify New England.

Also, look here: https://www.woodencanoe.org/chapters for the listing of local chapters.

There are several very knowledgeable people in New England... you're in good hands!