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This is our most elegant and beautiful boat. The
Whitehall is believed to have been first built as a
distinct design in the Whitehall section of New York
City during the 1820's, and shortly thereafter in
Boston, MA.
The design appears to
be a refinement of the antecedent English gig or wherry
for use as a vehicle of harbor transport or a runner's
boat.
The first runner to
meet the incoming ship would have the advantage in
selling Jack Tar rum, boarding house, accommodations,
or personal comforts. |
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