Swampscott dory

[1][2][3] The rounded hull provides more buoyancy for launching through surf than the slab sided banks dory.

The Swampscott Dory, a fishing boat still in use throughout the world today, was invented in 1840 by Theophilius Brackett [5][6] to row and to pull lobster pots.

[8] Swampscott dories are generally from 14 to 18 ft in length, the longer boat being crewed by two oarsmen.

The sail rig was typically a Leg of Mutton and small jib on an unstayed mast.

"[12] He feels that the Swampscott dory rows and handles more easily, and are every bit as good seaboats.