Roann (dragger)

Summary

Roann is an Eastern rig dragger located at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, United States. Roann was built in 1947 in Thomaston, Maine by Newbert & Wallace and was used to fish for flounder, cod, and haddock. Mystic Seaport acquired the vessel to add to their collection of watercraft after she became obsolete in the 1970s. In 2009, Roann underwent a complete restoration.[1]

Roann
History
United States
OwnerMystic Seaport
BuilderNewbert & Wallace
Completed1947
Acquiredc.1970
Identification
StatusMuseum ship
General characteristics
Class and typeEastern rig dragger
Length60 ft (18 m)
PropulsionDiesel engine
Crew3

References edit

  1. ^ "Roann - Eastern-Rig Dragger". Mystic Seaport. Archived from the original on 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2010-06-09.

41°21′45″N 71°57′55″W / 41.36250°N 71.96528°W / 41.36250; -71.96528