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Century-Old New England Fishing Boat Faces $1.5M Restoration Drive

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A wooden fishing boat named Little Lady, built in 1929 on Martha's Vineyard, is approaching a long-awaited restoration nearly 100 years after its construction. The vessel holds the distinction of being the last remaining wooden fishing dragger in New England. A $1.5 million restoration project has been launched to carry out major structural repairs on the historic boat. However, organizers still need to raise $630,000 to fully fund the effort. Supporters see the project as a vital step in preserving both the boat and its deep ties to the island's fishing heritage.

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