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Capt. Peter Ness building model of 'Sovereign of the Seas'

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Capt. Peter Ness - after twenty years at sea he still loves his ships. Here he is building a model of the clipper 'Soverign of the Seas' originall built by Donald McKay in East Boston. Model took Ness six years to build.
Model ships
Allen brothers of North Shore build model boats of all kinds. William (L) holding 'Panay', Gordon Davis Jr. (5 years) holding 'Flying Cloud', John holding 'Old Ironsides.' Pride's crossing.
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