Bruce Launches His New Boat

The Barbara Ann, just after hitting
the water. (photo: Sarah Hinckley,
Mount Desert Islander)

After months of grueling work, Bruce Fernald has launched his new lobster boat. His old boat the Double Trouble, depicted in THE SECRET LIFE OF LOBSTERS, was named after his twin sons. All grown up, the boys are graduating from college this spring. The new boat is named after Bruce's wife Barb -- the Barbara Ann. Barb broke a bottle of champagne across her bow before she slid into the sea for the first time. The launching was featured in an article in the local paper, replete with numerous photographs.

Remember, this was the state the new boat was in just two months ago. Wow.