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AMERICAN BEAUTY is a Whitehall Tender that was built by students at the WoodenBoat School and designed by the Rice Brothers from East Boothbay, Maine. Back in the 1800s, Whitehalls were used as a commercial craft, ferrying materials and crew to shore from large schooners and square-rigged ships. Eventually, the Whitehall entered the recreational world and remains a favorite of amateur boatbuilders to this day.

Whitehall Tender

Whitehall Tender

Whitehall Tender

Whitehall Tender

Whitehall Tender

Whitehall Tender

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Kit Richardson says:

December 4, 2021 at 11:21 pm

Are plans available for this specific Whitehall boat?

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