Frank F Penney Boat Shop

On the grounds of the Long Island Maritime Museum there are several buildings besides the museum. This is the Frank F. Penney Boat Shop. It has a bit of history. 

This structure was once the laundry building for the Brooklyn Hotel located in Center Moriches. When the hotel burned down Mr. Penney jumped at the chance to rescue the building for use in his boatyard. In 1978 it was floated by barge from Moriches to the Museum. Today it serves the same purpose it served in 1900 - it is the center of our volunteer boat building program. 

Boatbuilding at the Maritime Museum

On the grounds of the Sayville Maritime Museum is the Frank F Penney Boat Builder building. It is a nice contrast against the land and waterscapes of the area.

Fundraiser Painting #1

The Long Island Maritime Museum contacted local artists to take part in an auction/sale fundraiser to be held in October. Due to Covid 19 all their prior annual fundraising events for the year were cancelled. During the recent storm, Isaisa, some of the shingles blew off the historic 1900 Frank F. Penny Boat Shop. The shingle pieces will be what the artists do their designs on. I decided that since I've painted and sketched on their grounds so many times it is the least I can do to support them. I have two shingle pieces to paint. This one is 9 1/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches...yes, quite small...even for me. lol This was done with acrylic paint on gesso.