Gunboat Schooner Porcupine at BMC

Recreating the War of 1812 Gunboat Schooner Porcupine using a donated fiberglass hull.

Gunboat Schooner Porcupine is a 43' on deck, 62' overall, historic representation of the schooner built in Erie, PA, built to sail in the Navy during the War of 1812. This vessel is being crafted by the Bayfront Maritime Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization, and will sail as the Schoolship for Presque Isle Bay.