Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs (1995)
• April 4th, 1995 • 0h 55min
Documentary
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This award-winning documentary film chronicles the accomplishments and relationship of John and Nathanael Herreshoff. These determined brothers overcame all obstacles, including blindness, to earn a worldwide reputation in yacht design and construction.
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