DAPHNE, Ala.—The Baldwin County Historical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at Daphne Senior Center, 2605 Highway 98 in Daphne.
Peco Forsman will provide a brief history and description of many of the bay boats that played a vital …
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DAPHNE, Ala.—The Baldwin County Historical Society will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at Daphne Senior Center, 2605 Highway 98 in Daphne.
Peco Forsman will provide a brief history and description of many of the bay boats that played a vital role in the development of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. These vessels varried in size, design and service. Some were fairly small and carried mostly passengers; others were large and carried automobiles as well as passengers and freight of all descriptions. Some were used for excursions while others were liners running regular routes between points on the eastern shore and Mobile. Some were propelled by paddlewheels; others were driven by propellers.
Peco’s interest in model building goes back more than 50 years and has grown from a hobby to a retirement business. One of his early models was a detailed replica of a WWII Army tugboat that he fitted with radio controls. He has built models for display in the Mobile city museum as well as many models of particular boats for individuals. He has built models for Fairhope artist Dean Mosher to use as aids in the layout and detailing of some of his paintings. Forsman is currently building a series of models of bay boats for the Fairhope Single Tax Colony. Three are on display in Fairhope and a fourth is nearing completion in his workshop.
In gathering the necessary details to build this current series of models, Forsman has researched the construction and operation of many of these boats and has collected many pictures and anecdotes of the boats and those who owned and operated them. Many of these pictures will be presented through a MicrosoftPoint presentation accompanying his talk.
“We look forward to seeing and hearing this interesting program,” a society spokesperson said.
Admission is free and the general public is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Baldwin County Historical Society was founded in 1923 to bring citizens of Baldwin County together to ensure the preservation of the rich heritage of this area.
