BERNARD LYMAN HISTORICAL SITE
Lyman history - straight from Lyman family archives and private collections.
Courtesy of Tom Koroknay Lyman Historian

Bernard Lyman Co-founder of Lyman Brothers Boat Builders And Lyman Boat Works

This site is dedicated to Bernard Lyman, designer and builder of the most famous clinker built boat of all time Lyman--Legend of Lake Erie.

Ever since the Lyman Brothers. of Cleveland (Bernard and Herman) started building boats in the late 1800's on the Cleveland water front, the Lyman boat has been famous for mastering the rugged chop of Lake Erie.

William Lyman Son of Bernard Lyman

William Lyman and son-in-law Fred Wiehn Beside Bill's 13' reverse lapstrake racer

As Historian, I have been asked several times to reprint the historical articles that I have written over the past years for various publications including the LBOA quarterly publication "The Clinker". Using the collection of Lyman memorabilia that I have amassed over the past 18 years, I have written numerous articles on various models and different historical aspects of Lyman boats.

I would especially like to thank the desendents of Bernard Lyman, Julie Everson, great-granddaughter, and Fritz Everson, great-great grandson for their support and kindness in granting me premission to use their Grandfathers name. Also, they have graciously donated parts of the family archives, including photos, letters and other literature to me, personally, for preservation and research purposes to go along with the other Lyman collections and pieces that I have acquired over the years..

Bill Lyman, Lily Wiehn, grandaughter Julie With lion cub and trainer

Bill Lyman and Fred Wiehn During the War effort

I have been asked by several people to write a book on the Lyman Boat and I have finally realized that if this is not accomplished soon, it will never materialize. Several people and groups have offered their assisstance in the research and the organizational phase of this massive project. Let's hope we can pull it off and have a comprehensive book on "Lyman-Legend of Lake Erie".

But for now, sit back and take time to scroll down thru a great collection of Lyman photos and various articles on several different models of Lyman Boats.

Frank Lyman and (Bill's brother) In front seat, right side

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Lyman Historian  Tom Koroknay