Doris E

Descant · 07-31-2023, 11:45 AM

Correct me if you recall differently. The "General" was a work boat at the shipyard in East Boston owned by the Hedbloms. In the 50's, she was brought to Winnipesaukee for use as Byron Hedblom's personal yacht. I remember seeing her on the lake in the 50's. In the 60's, she was reconstructed, adding to both front and back, with new twin engines and christened "Doris E". Point is, the central section of the Doris is pretty old, perhaps pre-war? Anybody know? My Google search didn't turn up significant history prior to becoming the Doris E. Perhaps one of Bruce Heald's book tells more?

07-31-2023, 11:45 AM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 1,366 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,068 Posts	"General" Correct me if you recall differently. The "General" was a work boat at the shipyard in East Boston owned by the Hedbloms. In the 50's, she was brought to Winnipesaukee for use as Byron Hedblom's personal yacht. I remember seeing her on the lake in the 50's. In the 60's, she was reconstructed, adding to both front and back, with new twin engines and christened "Doris E". Point is, the central section of the Doris is pretty old, perhaps pre-war? Anybody know? My Google search didn't turn up significant history prior to becoming the Doris E. Perhaps one of Bruce Heald's book tells more?

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