Manuel Swartz Roberts

For many years, this building was the shop of Manuel Swartz Roberts, a boat builder who lived from 1881 to 1963. From its doors came catboats, beach boats, and fishing boats, all staunch, honest, and seaworthy, and all partaking of the nature of their builder. Through its doors also came his many friends and, in particular, the young sailors of the town to gam, to learn the use of tools, and to draw inspiration from his homely philosophy, keen wit, and never-failing kindness. Manuel was never too busy to give of his time and heart, and he was also a builder of men.

Edgartown, Massachusetts · United States