Lowell's Boat Shop and Museum was established in 1793. The property where the shop and museum stand was purchased by Simeon Lowell sometime during the 1700s. And today, it stands as the oldest operating boat shop in the United States. Even more, it’s said to be the birthplace of the fishing dory, a small, shallow-draft boat. Every boat is designed and built by skilled craftsman who were all traditionally trained. When customers buy a boat, it gets built in the museum so that guests can see. Finally, the lumber used to construct the boats is locally sourced whenever possible.
459 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913, Phone: 978-834-0050