Lowell National Historical Park has added a 45’, Coast Guard approved vessel to it operations on the Merrimack River. Built by Robbie Cunningham of Trident Pontoons from Tavares Florida, the park took delivery of the new vessel this past winter. Designed for educational offerings presented by park staff and educators from the Tsongas Industrial History Center, a partnership between the National Park Service and University of Massachusetts Lowell.
At present, the vessel is moored at the Belgarde boat house while preparations for programming and operation are being developed. “The boat, named the James B. Francis, in honor of Lowell’s’ most famous engineer, It will be ready for its maiden voyage later this fall,” said facility manager, Paul
At present, the vessel is moored at the Belgarde boat house while preparations for programming and operation are being developed. “The boat, named the James B. Francis, in honor of Lowell’s’ most famous engineer, It will be ready for its maiden voyage later this fall,” said facility manager, Paul