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Tug Roger Williams Book to Tell Blount Marine Story
The forthcoming 96-page Taskmasters of the Sea from Crawford Press details Blount Marine Corp. and its 75 steel vessels built in Warren Yard. It covers Luther Blount’s yard from a small oyster planter to 100ft tugs and his diverse team, with photos, a foreword praising his multi skilled leadership, and noting Mary Elkea Blount’s supportive role.
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Warren Shingerdl
Tug Roger Williams
Blount Marine Story
Blount Marine Corp
Warren Shipyard
Crawford Press
Brockton, Mass
Blount
Blount Yard
Rhodoyster Jr
Luther Blount
Warren River
King Philip
Roger ‘Williams
Bristol
Herreshoff
Luther ‘Blount
Barrington High School