Peterborough Canoe Co. and more

[Rob Stevens]

 

[Benson Gray]

I was amused by the implication in this video that venture capital was available in the United States for small boat companies navigating the transition from wood to plastics during the 1960s. This certainly was not true in Maine. The White Canoe Company and Rivers and Gilman's Indian Brand canoes both ceased production during that era due to financial and other issues. Old Town Canoe went through a wrenching transition during this period and nearly closed. It was said that "the demand for wooden boats dropped from a substantial business to nothing within a year." Banks and other sources of funding didn't want to touch the boat business with a stick.

Benson

 

[cwf]

Still, interesting early history with dates and photos. Do you think the commentary is AI? The relentless pace and occasional 'literal' pronunciation is something I've come across on youtube films.

Charlie.

 

[Rob Stevens]

The first time I watched it, and looked at the "more,.." description of "Industrial North", there was a literal statement that it was made using AI. Now I can't find that.

 

[Nick Dennis]

Thanks Rob. In the UK most canoes would have been found in the Thames valley whereas the commentary refers to the Norfolk Broads . I post a lot referencing old canoes on the Norfolk Broads so wonder if, unintentionally I have influenced AI in this instance.

 

[samb]

I look forward to meeting gentlemen paddling Peterborough canoes on the Norfolk Broads next time I'm out!

 

[Nick Dennis]

I look forward to meeting gentlemen paddling Peterborough canoes on the Norfolk Broads next time I'm out!

Well if you , I and Andy go out that will be three of us! ( Or have you only got Chestnuts now?)