About Laura Ellen

Laura Ellen is a W.J. Roué designed Bluenose Jr. schooner built at the Peirce and Kilburn Shipyard, Fairhaven Mass. in 1937. W. J. Roué completed the design for the Bluenose Jr. in 1936, during his tenure with the design firm of Ford, Payne and Roué.

Laura Ellen is currently undergoing a refit after 70 years of service on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. The refit includes repair/replacement of ribs and hull planking.