Boat/Canoe builder - Ollie Clark

[Jim Eckler]

Has anyone heard of Oliver Clark as a boat and canoe builder in the Buffalo/Western NY area? I believe he taught classes on boat building; maybe associated with the Buffalo Maritime Center. I have one of his canoe molds. Thanks for whatever you can offer.

Jim Eckler

 

[Dan Miller]

Hi Jim,

Have you tried contacting the Buffalo Maritime Center directly? There are some good folk there.

 

[Jim Eckler]

Thanks, Dan. Yes, in fact, I sent them a note today right after I posted this note - and immediately got a positive reply. They even named a twin-masted sloop after him - the OK Clark. I will keep snooping. I believe they just opened up again to the public.

 

[Rob Stevens]

Jim,
I copied your query to local (to Buffalo) canoe builder Lew Markle (Lew's Canoes). Me migh know (of) Ollie.