Years in Business
1915-1923
The Penobscot Canoe Company (also known as Pecaco) was founded in 1915 by Alfred Wickett, who was formerly employed by the Old Town Canoe Company. Alfred left the Penobscot Canoe Co. in 1920, moved to Missouri, and started the St. Louis Meramec Canoe Company. The Pecaco factory burned down in 1923.
Models Offered
Models Offered:
- Regular Type - standard wood canvas construction offered in 16’, 17’ and 18’ lengths
- Notacrack - Special construction with second layer of thin ribs overlapping main ribs.
- Guide - available in 18’ and 20’ lengths, in regular and Notacrack construction.
References
- Audette: Susan T. 1998. The Old Town Canoe Company: Our First Hundred Years. Tilbury House, Gardiner, Maine. Includes information regarding Alfred Wickett’s relationship with Old Town Canoe Company, and his subsequent activities with Penobscot Canoe Company and St. Louis Meramec Canoe Company.
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