The giving ship: Boat is a major part of Bagwell's community centered philanthropy - forsythnews.com

The giving ship: Boat is a major part of Bagwell's community centered philanthropy - forsythnews.com: "The giving ship: Boat is a major part of Bagwell's community centered philanthropy

By Harris Blackwood
Community Editor
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Photo/Ron Logan

The Amistad, one of the largest crafts on Lake Lanier, has been used by many community groups for fundraising cruises.

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Photo/Ron Logan

Owner Tommy Bagwell and his wife, Chantal, have supported many charitable endeavors through both personal contributions and allowing organizations to use their boat.


When Tommy Bagwell launched 'The Amistad' in 1975, the first party held aboard his three level houseboat was a Super Bowl party.

'I remember that the boat wasn't completely finished and in the morning it was so cold that the frost on the inside from the breathing was so frozen that you could scratch your name in it,' said Bagwell, who is chairman and CEO of American Proteins.