Saving Yachts, Saving Archives: The Burden of Caring by Dr. William Collier

Dr. William Collier will share stories of some of the major classic yacht restorations he has managed over the past 30 years, first with Fairlie Restorations in the late 1990s and then through G. L. Watson & Co. beginning in 2001. He will describe the vital role that archives and rigorous historical research play in the restoration process, and how the realization that there is critical need to preserve a dispersed and vanishing historical record of yachting heritage along the Clyde lead to the formation of the Scottish Yachting Archives in 2020. He will also highlight artifacts from the fantastic (and rapidly expanding) SYA holdings, including drawings, tools, models, and ephemera spanning the Golden Age of Yachting through the modern era.

The Herreshoff Marine Museum's Annual Lecture Series features top authors, sailors, historians, and experts, offering insights amidst historic Herreshoff boats and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame.

Lectures are available in-person or virtually on Zoom—be sure to check your ticket type when purchasing. Online sales for in-person tickets close 2 hours before the event, though tickets may still be available at the door unless stated otherwise. Your ticket grants access to the lecture on the specified date and time, either in person or online.

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