Annual Carlton Pinheiro Lecture: "Herreshoff: American Masterpieces."

The Herreshoff Lecture Series presents as the 2016 Carlton Pinheiro Lecture, “Herreshoff: American Masterpieces,” with authors Maynard Bray, Benjamin Mendlowitz, and Claas van der Linde, Thurs., Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. This will be the first and only event in 2016 with all three authors in attendance.

The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company constructed the most thrilling, innovative, and graceful boats ever built in the United States, not only lavish yachts and thoroughbred racing classes but also daysailers and dinghies, weekend cruisers and motor launches. In their new book, marine historian Maynard Bray and Herreshoff expert Claas van der Linde, in collaboration with renowned nautical photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz, present the very finest of the Herreshoff designs afloat today, with insightful commentary on design evolution in every facet from lines to displacement to hardware, accompanied by full-color images of each vessel both in detail and under way, as well as unique color reproductions of Herreshoff’s own archival plans and drawings. Each entry incorporates a history of the boat (or class), its owners, race results, and fate, celebrating the many that still grace our waters.

The book will be available for purchase at a special price of $10 off. Advanced registration is highly recommended. Reserve your tickets online or by calling 401-253-5000.