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Vanity Launched

Vineyard Gazette | Friday, April 12 1929 - 4:45pm

The Vanity, new catboat of Capt. Thomas Walker Pease, was launched from the yard of Manuel Swartz on Thursday morning with appropriate ceremonies.

Manuel Swartz Roberts
Catboats
Martha's Vineyard Museum
 

 

 

The Manuel Art of Building Catboats, Trust and a Life

Joseph Chase Allen
The story has been told of a sculptor who was asked how he proceeded in carving the statue of an elephant.
Friday, October 13 1972 - 2:06pm
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Boat Shop That Became a Home for Island Art

Gilberta D. Goodwin
When in Edgartown, we invite you to take a walk along Dock street to the northern end. There beside you is a tall grey building.
Friday, May 2 1969 - 2:56pm
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Edgartown’s Own Boat-Builder And Philosopher, Dead

Vineyard Gazette
Manuel Swartz Roberts, one of the best known and best loved figures of Martha’s Vineyard, died at 6 o’clock this morning after a prolonged period
Friday, March 29 1963 - 2:53pm
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Portrait of an Artist Who Chose Boats

John M. Leavens
Note: Mr. Leavens - visited M. S. Roberts and made notes of their talk.
Friday, May 1 1959 - 1:46pm
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Old Sculpin’s Quarters - A Door to Enchantment for His Admirers

Vineyard Gazette
There hangs upon a wall at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. C.
Friday, June 20 1958 - 1:25pm
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“For Sale” Sign on Famous Boat Builder’s Shop Causes Consternation - Manuel May Shift Moorings

Joseph Chase Allen
There is a “For Sale” sign on the boat shop of Manuel S.
Friday, May 1 1953 - 1:37pm
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