George Kirby Jr. Paint Company

George Kirby Jr. Paint Company Makers of marine and house paint for over 150 years. George Kirby Jr. Paint Company was started in 1846 on the waterfront of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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As a supplier of marine paint to the New Bedford whaling fleet we helped pioneer the development of copper bottom paint in 1879. Today we are still a family run business headed by George Kirby IV. Our paint is mixed from closely guarded formulas at our facility on Mt. Vernon Street. Standard Kirby products include marine topside paint, Salty Dog Deck Oil, Pine Tar, Wooden Canoe Canvas Filler, and interior and exterior 100% acrylic latex paint.

05/15/2026

One last look at me orange before I drain it.
180 years and counting
Since 1846

My first batch of fluorescent orange,Not bad if I do say so myself😎180 years and countingSince 1846
05/15/2026

My first batch of fluorescent orange,
Not bad if I do say so myself😎
180 years and counting
Since 1846

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05/14/2026

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05/13/2026

Jim Conlin, high bidder at the Community Boating Center of New Bedford’s annual auction. He also built and donated a Pea Pod for auction.
A wonderful cause I’m proud to play a small part in.
180 years and counting
Since 1846

05/13/2026

Fresh batch of hats!
Pick a color, any color.
180 years and counting
Since 1846

05/12/2026

Sometimes the shop catches my eye.

05/11/2026

What do you do when your cousin doesn’t realize he scratched his nose with a paint covered finger??
You create some content!

05/05/2026

Getting closer😎

Address

163 Mount Vernon Street
New Bedford, MA
02740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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