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Old 08-04-2004, 03:59 PM   #5
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Here is what I know so far, both of you are correct it was a mail carrying vessel in and around the alton bay and wolfeboro area. The Tonimar was brought to Lake Winnipesaukee in 1940 and served as a passenger vessel and mail delivery until around 1965. It was then laid up in its boathouse in Alton Bay until discovered in 1975 by its present owners. It was then restored and renamed The Great Escape. Now that name must ring a few bells, she is berthed in Paugus Bay and can be seen most friday evenings headed out to the owners island property on the Big Lake. I have been intrigued by The Great Escape for years, and only recently discovered its rich lake history.
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