Movie: Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs

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Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson

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Halsey C. Herreshoff
Halsey C. Herreshoff

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    This award-winning documentary film chronicles the accomplishments and relationship of John and Nathanael Herreshoff. These determined brothers overcame all obstacles, including blindness, to earn a worldwide reputation in yacht design and construction.

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    1995-04-04

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