“The day Al swiveled the jib boom,” said William Harless, “the scooter came of age.”
William “Bill” Harless in “Big Scoot” Ice Scootering (1997.27.770.118 George H. Seger Ice Boat Photo Album, Mystic Seaport Museum Collection)
Henry Valentine Watkins (1864-1920): One of the earliest pioneers of the ice scooter.
William Harless (1893-1970): Known for his contributions to scooter design. Commercialized and distributed scooters nationally.
Al Latham (1874-1946): Innovator of the jib boom, a critical development in scooter design.
Newton Forrest Moger (1865-1957): Refined the bevel direction on runners and participated in legendary rescues.
Oscar Robinson (1865-1945) (Bellport Station): Crafted scooters with rounded bottoms, improving stability.
Francis “Frank” N. Hermus (1890-1955): Contributed significantly to scooter design.
Daniel Petty (1832-1921): One of the first to commercially build scooters.
Wilbur Rufus Corwin (1852-1914): Credited with adding rockered runners and the jib sail in 1876-77. Commercialized and distributed scooters nationally.
