Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs

Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs

 

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0h 55m 1995 HD

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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