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Local History
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Celebrate Virginia's official state boat, the Chesapeake Deadrise with Dr. Paul Ewell of the Mariner's Museum and Park!
This presentation chronicles the workboats of the Chesapeake Bay from the early days of the log canoe through the era of modern fiberglass boats used by working watermen. Vessels featured include the pungy, pilot schooner, bugeye, skipjack, scow, buyboat, deadrise, and others. The presentation includes many photos depicting each type of boat and the fisheries in which it worked.
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This program was initially scheduled for Saturday, May 31st. Thank you for your patience.