Boatbuilder Gus Skoog at Planer

Gus Skoog built more than 80 boats, mostly lobster boats measuring more than 28 feet long, and another 30 smaller boats. He worked from the 1950s to the 1970s in his Vinalhaven shop. He worked until he was 88.

Database ID: 
LB2005.24.7740
Year: 
1972
Geographic Location: 
Vinalhaven, Maine
Creator: 
Boutilier, Everett L. "Red"
Keywords: 
Boatbuilding
Lobsters
Work
Category: 
Photo/Image