Albenia Martha Boole McKay (1815-1848) taught her husband, Donald McKay, essential math skills, aiding his rise as a premier shipbuilder. Together they designed fast clipper ships.
Boole married her childhood friend, Donald McKay, who with her help became one of the premier shipbuilders of his era. She was his mentor and teacher. As a team, they designed some of the fastest clipper ships in the world at their shipyard on Border Street.
The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
