Olive Jeanette, Historic boat in Lutcher, Louisiana
Olive Jeanette is a cypress boat built in 1926 with straight stem construction and curved ribs throughout its hull. The vessel sits in the town square of Lutcher, showing the practical design of working boats from that era.
Built in 1926, the boat first transported lumber for a local sawmill company. After 1930, its role changed to carrying trappers and furs through the bayou.
The boat shows how local industries shaped daily life and work in Louisiana during the early 1900s. Walking around it, you can see the kinds of vessels people actually used for both logging and hunting operations.
The boat sits on a public plaza in downtown Lutcher and is accessible from the street. You can walk around it freely and view it from all angles at any time.
The original Red Wing Model B gasoline engine sits on the cockpit floor, still connected to a newer propeller through its initial shaft. This mix of original and replacement parts shows how crews kept these boats running through repairs and modifications over the years.
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