Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Caleb W. Jones

Cobb Island, Maryland 

The skipjack evolved in the 1890s as a distinct type of Chesapeake Bay vessel. The Caleb W. Jones was built in Reedville, Virginia in 1953 and is one of the last remaining skipjacks to dredge for oysters in the Bay. Skipjacks were designed to operate in shallow water, were inexpensive and relatively easy to build.

Workin' With the Wind by Doug Stephens (click here) is an account of a day spent aboard the Caleb W. Jones dredging for oysters,

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  1. EdOctober 2, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I was looking forward to this picture. Nicely done! It's fascinating how these ships were designed for the local waters, and a particular job. I had not known about skipjacks before.

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    1. AdminOctober 2, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thanks Ed. I would like to get a picture of this boat sails up and underway, but have no idea when she is leaving Cobb Island.

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