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Summer 2002 Currents

"Alewife" finds home at Iron Works 24-foot historic lighter used historically to transport supplies such as ore and charcoal up the Saugus River to the Iron Works On 15 June 2002, boat builder Charles Burnham of Essex navigated the shallow depths, low bridges, and tidal fluctuations of the Saugus River to bring the Alewife to rest at the Saugus Iron Works, where it is now on display for public viewing. The Alewife is a 24-foot historic lighter built for the Saugus Iron Works. The boat was built using Colonial period tools like the broad axe and the pit saw, just as it would have been constructed in the 1700’s. The Alewife has oak frames, a pine hull, and spruce mast. Boats much like the Alewife were used historically to transport supplies such as ore and charcoal up the Saugus River to the Iron Works. The vessel is designed to last for several years while a more permanent boat is being constructed.

Summer 2002 Currents

Viewing the Watershed by Canoe
2002 Environmental EducationWorkshops
Steve Angelo Announces Retirement
Urban Coyote Field Study
"Alewife" finds Home at Saugus Iron Works
Volunteers Clean up Riverfront
Editorial: Rumney Marsh Threatened by Clean Elections
Learning About the Watershed
SRWC 2002 Annual Picnic
RESCO Seeks Expansion
Potential Trucking Facility Threatens Watershed
Interning at SRWC
Around the Watershed
Saugus River Watershed Council 2002 Canoe Trip Schedule