From collection Everett "Red" Boutilier Collection
Schooner LEWIS R. FRENCH
Doug Lee taking piece of oak for laminating frame from steamer. Steam is provided by cooperative people at Sea Pro Inc. plant from boiler in plant through hose into 1/2 tank where 12 oak strops are steamed at one time. Plank frames steamed for 3 hours, then workmen run them to ??? them into sides before they cool and while they are still supple.
