b'MEMBER NEWSClockwise from top left: Founder Jack Gilbert on the bow of the C.L. Churchill, the M/V Provincetown, Jerry Gilligan, Karyn Cox, and Zach Snyder attending the 2021 International WorkBoat Show, John W. Gilbert, Jr. and Jerry Gilligan on the schooner Columbia, the launch of the M/V ProvincetownMEMBER NEWSCelebrating 60 Years at Gilbert Associates, Inc.I n1964,PVAassociatemembercompany evolved into the design of athe photo of the C.L. Churchill above. Gilbert Associates, Inc. was found- broader range of workboats includingHe is the man standing on the bow of ed in Massachusetts. Known at thefireboats, ocean tow boats, passengerthe boat with pipe in mouth and bow timeasJohnW.GilbertAssociates,vehicle ferries, and passenger vessels.line in hand.the companys original focus was the designofcommercialfishingvesselsThecompanysfirstdesignwastheGilbert Associates has a proud tradi-PHOTOS: GILBERT ASSOCIATESincluding beam trawlers, stern trawl- 33woodentugboatC.L.Churchill,tionofhavingsistervesselsbuiltto ers, and scallopers. Primary construc- originally powered by a steam engine.their designs. The team understands tionwaswoodbeforethecompanyThe vessel is still in use today by thethat many clients have unique needs, movedontosteel.AsthestaffandBuffaloMaritimeCenter.Companyand they aspire to meet all aspects of reputation of the company grew, thefounderJackGilbertcanbeseeninan operators needs and service type FOGHORN 52'