Gannon and Benjamin's 100th Design Is Launched
Marta is a custom design, 26-foot, gaff-rigged sloop.
Marta is a custom design, 26-foot, gaff-rigged sloop.
Marta sat balanced between the wooden arms of the lower of two cradles that carry boats in and out of the harbor.
Marta sat balanced between the wooden arms of the lower of two cradles that carry boats in and out of the harbor.
More than 80 people gathered at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven.
More than 80 people gathered at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven.
Nat Benjamin and Ross Gannon have worked at boatyard together since they started it in 1980.
Nat Benjamin and Ross Gannon have worked at boatyard together since they started it in 1980.
“We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for this community,” Brad Abbott said to the crowd.
“We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for this community,” Brad Abbott said to the crowd.
Nicola Groh, the shop’s office manager, christens Marta with a bottle of champagne.
Nicola Groh, the shop’s office manager, christens Marta with a bottle of champagne.
Easing down the railway into Vineyard Haven harbor.
Easing down the railway into Vineyard Haven harbor.
Marta has an electric inboard motor.
Marta has an electric inboard motor.
More than 80 people gathered at Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in Vineyard Haven Saturday for the launch of Nat Benjamin’s 100th design, a custom 26-foot, gaff-rigged sloop called Marta.