That in September 1606, Samuel de Champlain landed at Rocky Neck to caulk his shallop (an open rowing boat), and created an accurate chart of the harbor, which he called le Beauport? If you consider the drawing of a chart to be art, then Rocky Neck had its earliest Gloucester Harbor inspired creation as far back as 1606.
E.J. Lefavour
www.khanstudiointernational.com
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Hi, E.J., Thanks for the brief history lesson. I googled “Caulk a shallop,” not being familiar with the term, and here’s what popped up:
The shallop was a large boat decked at both ends and open in the center with moveable deck boards and pounds; there were cuddies both fore and aft where the fishermen could sleep. There were never less than three men in a shallop; their dimensions were 30 to 40 feet keel, 10 to 14 feet beam; many of the larger shallops had five men and could carry 200 quintals of dry fish. The shalloways were open boats, what are now called punts.
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So there you have it! Gotta luv GMG site….always entertaining and informative.
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Leslie – thanks for the great add on of info GMG readers are just the best! When are you coming to visit? When you come, you should plan to make a Mug Up so we can go for a little photo shoot around Rocky Neck.
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Sounds like a plan. Can’t wait to see your studio!
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