Penney, G., May 26, 1982, Part 1. David Taylor interviewing George Penney regarding boatbuilding.

Part 1 of David Taylor's May 26, 1982 interview with George Penney. Mr. Penney discusses learning how to build boats from his father. He also discusses the use of molds and models in boatbuilding, the types of wood used, what makes a good boat, and the qualities unique to local boats.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, David
Other Authors: Penney, George, 1915-, George Penney was born September 9, 1915 in Keels, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland. He moved to Catalina, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and worked as a sailor, carpenter, and woodsman.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 1982
Subjects:
Objects
Work
Boatbuilding
Boats
Architecture
building and construction
Fishing boats
Watercraft
Wooden boats
Wooden objects
Penney
George
1915-
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/boatmuseum/id/135
Description
Summary:Part 1 of David Taylor's May 26, 1982 interview with George Penney. Mr. Penney discusses learning how to build boats from his father. He also discusses the use of molds and models in boatbuilding, the types of wood used, what makes a good boat, and the qualities unique to local boats.

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