Discovery Launch

Steve Cartwright

Boothbay Harbor Shipyard is presently the largest company in the U.S. that specializes in traditional plank-on-frame wooden boats. The firm recently observed its second anniversary since new ownership and management took over in 2004. On December 11, the yard launched the 50-foot ship replica Discovery, pictured here. The yard is already halfway through a major rebuild on the 120-foot ship Bounty, built 40 years ago for a Hollywood movie. Employment has risen from four to 40. (photos by Steve Cartwright and Bonnie L. Mowery-Oldham)