J. & E. RIGGIN

J. & E. RIGGIN

J. & E. RIGGIN - May 5, 1977 - shown here at North End Yard, Rockland, Maine. Looking toward a mid July launch. Seen caulking the stern is Dave Sloatman of Milford, Conn.. Built originally by the Charles H. Stowman Yard in Dorchester, N.J. in 1927 as an oyster fleet ship - restored by the North End Shipyard of Rockland, Maine starting in 1975. The J. & E. RIGGIN has an overall length of 88' 7". See write ups on the restoration in the negative box for more information. Winner of Schooner Race in 1983.