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first_reported: 2026-11-08 15:54 EST
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# Great-granddaughter archives history of Boston's Swan Boats

The Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden have been owned and operated by the same family since 1877, The Boston Globe reported.

Section: [Culture & Events](/boston/section/life.md) · Entities: [Robert Paget](/boston/wiki/robert-paget.md)

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/08/metro/swan-boats-history-archives/), 2026-11-08 15:54 EST: In 1877, Robert Paget created Boston’s swan boats. Now, his great-granddaughter is archiving their history.

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