Mystic — Mystic Seaport Museum has announced that it has received a $103,701 National Maritime Heritage Grant that will help fund the survey and documentation of the fishing schooner L.A. Dunton in preparation for its restoration at the museum shipyard.

Built in 1921 in Essex, Mass., the 123-foot-long Dunton is one of the last surviving Grand Banks fishing schooners, a once common New England fishing vessel at the beginning of the 20th century. The Dunton was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1994.

The grant will fund the steps needed to prepare for the restoration, including upgrades to the museum’s shiplift; a complete structural survey of the boat to determine the materials that will be needed, work flow and staffing; and documentation of its current condition using modern laser-scanning technology.

The museum stated that the documentation work will allow it to record the boat’s present shape and detail, and recreate its original form and structural integrity.

“We are very grateful to be the recipient of this grant to support our continued stewardship of the L.A. Dunton, which provides an irreplaceable connection to the fishing history of New England,” museum President Steve White said. “The funding will enable us to move ahead with critical infrastructure improvements and necessary documentation.”

According to the museum, the eventual restoration will address the vessel’s bottom, topsides, deck and rigging while maintaining its historic and structural integrity.

The award was part of $2.6 million in maritime heritage grants that the National Park Service awarded for 34 preservation and education projects in 14 states and the Northern Mariana Islands.