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| Fetch? | Row ID | Catalog # | Object Name | Title | Artist/Maker | Date Made | Place Made | Description | Full Image | CBMM Cat. Page |
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| 1 | 2006.0068.0511.00 | bullseye | Bullseye from "Kate H. Tilghman" | Small bullseye with an iron band that also serves as a wide loop for attachment. Burgess's note identifies it as belonging to the "Kate H. Tilghman." | ![]() | View | ||||
| 2 | 2006.0068.0508.00 | deadeyes | Deadeye from "Kate H. Tilghman" | Deadeye from the schooner "Kate H. Tilghman." No strap or remanats thereof. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 3 | 2006.0068.0596.00 | deadeyes | Deadeye, Kate H. Tilghman | Deadeye from the port main rigging of the 2 masted schooner "Kate H. Tilghman," taken by Burgess from the hulk in Urbanna, VA, in 1948. The deadeye has a doubled iron strap that fits into a double groove. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 4 | 2006.0068.0513.00 | jib hanks | Jib hank from "Kate H. Tilghman" | Jib hank from the schooner "Kate H. Tilghman," salvaged by Burgess while the hulk was lying in Urbanna Creek, VA. Made from a single piece of iron, which tapers as it forms the eyes at either end. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 5 | 2006.0068.0597.00 | jib hanks | Jib hank, "Kate H. Tilghman" | Jib hank from the two masted schooner "Kate H. Tilghman," removed from the hulk by RH Burgess in 1947. The hank is very wide and flattened at the top. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 6 | 2006.0068.0780.00 | jib sheet travelers | sheet traveller | Sheet traveller with grommet on each end and a sister hook on one end.Rope wrapping both ends and frayed.Tag attached to hook with string. Reading "Kate H. Tilghman, 3/8/48, From main sheet traveller". | ![]() | View | ||||
| 7 | 0000.1295.1028.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Chas. G. Joyce tied up in Hoskins Creek | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Chas. G. Joyce tied up in Hoskins Creek, Tappahannock, VA "to load lumber" but no lumber visible. Schooner Kate H. Tilghman partially visible beyond her. Sails set. No date. For source, see 1295.0001 | No image URL. | View | |||
| 8 | 0000.1295.1029.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Chas. G. Joyce tied up in Hoskins Creek, | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Chas. G. Joyce tied up in Hoskins Creek, Tappahannock, VA "to load lumber" but no lumber visible. Schooner Kate H. Tilghman partially visible beyond her. Sails set. No date. For source, see 1295.0001 | No image URL. | View | |||
| 9 | 0000.1295.1030.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Chas. G. Joyce & Kate H. Tilghman | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Chas. G. Joyce tied up in Hoskins Creek, Tappahannock, VA "to load lumber" but no lumber visible. Schooner Kate H. Tilghman partially visible beyond her. Sails set. Marsh grasses conceal hull. No date. For source, see 1295.0001 | No image URL. | View | |||
| 10 | 0000.1295.1363.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman under sail | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman under sail "in Virginia Waters." Soft; no date. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||||
| 11 | 0000.1295.1364.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman "tied up with schooner Chas. G. Joyce in Hoskins Ck., Tappahannock, Va." Chas G. Joyce is not visible. No date. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | |||
| 12 | 0000.1295.1365.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman in background, Chas. G. | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman in background, schooner Chas. G. Joyce in foreground, tied up in Hoskins Creek, Tappahannock, Va. Sails set. . No date. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | |||
| 13 | 0000.1295.1366.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up at Pier 6, Balti | Exact 01/14/1936 - | Pier 6 - Pratt Street - Baltimore - Western Shore - MD | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up at Pier 6, Baltimore. Piles of lumber on pier. Sails furled. Seen from port side. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 14 | 0000.1295.1367.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up Jones Falls | Exact 10/25/1935 - | Jones Falls - Baltimore - Baltimore Harbor - Western Shore - MD | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up at Jones Falls, Baltimore."after discharging lumber", but lumber is not visible. Seen from starboard bow, with name board, bobstays, etc. Sails furled. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 15 | 0000.1295.1368.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman, looking forward on deck | Exact 10/25/1935 - | Jones Falls - Baltimore - Baltimore Harbor - Western Shore - MD | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman, looking forward on deck; she is tied up at Jones Falls, Baltimore. Shows bottom of mast, traveller, centerboard lift, etc.. Sails furled. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 16 | 0000.1295.1369.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman, looking aft on deck | Exact 10/25/1935 - | Jones Falls - Baltimore - Baltimore Harbor - Western Shore - MD | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman, looking aft on deck; she is tied up at Jones Falls, Baltimore. Shows bottom of mast, traveller, centerboard lift, winch, etc.. Sails furled. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 17 | 0000.1295.1370.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghmantied up at Pier 6, Baltim | Pier 6 - Pratt Street - Baltimore - Western Shore - MD | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman, tied up at Pier 6, Baltimore. Seen from starboard side. Power plant in background. Sails furled. No date. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | |||
| 18 | 0000.1295.1371.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman,sailing on the Rappahann | Range, Cir 01/01/1943 - 12/31/1943 | Rappahannock River - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman sailing on the Rappahannock River, "one of her last trips." Soft. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 19 | 0000.1295.1372.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up in Hoskins Ck. | Range, Cir 01/01/1941 - 12/31/1941 | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman tied up in Hoskins Creek, Tappahannock, VA. Seen from starboard bow; sails furled. Lumber on board, in soft focus. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 20 | 0000.1295.1373.00 | photographic prints | Schooners Kate H. Tilghman & Chas. G. Joyce tied | Range, Cir 01/01/1941 - 12/31/1941 | Tappahannock - Essex - Hoskins Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooners Kate H. Tilghman and Chas. R. Joyce tied up in Hoskins Creek, Tappahannock, VA with sails set;both vessels seen from starboard side; cars on land in foreground; For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 21 | 0000.1295.1374.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman "abandoned in Urbanna Cr | Exact 07/06/1947 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman "abandoned in Urbanna Creek, VA." Spars askew; deckhouse looks OK Seen from starboard quarter. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 22 | 0000.1295.1375.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman "abandoned in Urbanna Cr | Exact 07/06/1947 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman "abandoned in Urbanna Creek, VA." Spars askew; shrouds loose; windlass on foredeck. Man and boy on deck, possibly Robert Burgess and his son. Vessel seen bow on. . For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 23 | 0000.1295.1376.00 | photographic prints | Steering wheel and wheelbox on Schooner Kate H. Ti | Exact 07/06/1947 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Steering wheel and wheelbox with gears on Schooner Kate H. Tilghman "abandoned in Urbanna Creek, VA." . For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 24 | 0000.1295.1377.00 | photographic prints | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman, forward part | Exact 07/06/1947 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman, forward part, with torn staysail dangling from forestay. She is in Urbanna Creek, VA. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 25 | 0000.1295.1378.00 | photographic prints | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman seen from ster | Exact 07/06/1947 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman seen from astern; spars askew, booms detached. She is in Urbanna Creek, VA. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 26 | 0000.1295.1379.00 | photographic prints | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman in Urbanna Cre | Exact 02/08/1948 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman in Urbanna Creek, VA, seen from starboard side; she is partially sunk; spars askew; torn staysail hanging from bowsprit. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 27 | 0000.1295.1380.00 | photographic prints | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman in Urbanna Cre | Exact 03/08/1948 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman in Urbanna Creek, VA, seen from starboard bow; she is partially sunk; spars askew; shrouds loose; torn staysail hanging from bowsprit. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 28 | 0000.1295.1381.00 | photographic prints | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman's deck | Exact 03/08/1948 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman, looking forward on deck with booms loose, shrouds loose, torn sail on hatch, spars askew. She is in Urbanna Creek, VA.. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 29 | 0000.1295.1382.00 | photographic prints | Two men removing wheel and gear from schooner Kate | Exact 03/08/1948 - | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Two men removing steering wheel and gear from abandoned schooner Kate H. Tilghman for an exhibit in The Mariners' Museum.. She is in Urbanna Creek, VA.. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 30 | 0000.1295.1383.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman anchored(?) | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman anchored (?) with deckload of ??. Soft. No date, no place.For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||||
| 31 | 0000.1295.1384.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman anchored (?) with decklo | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman anchored (?) with deckload of ??. Man in yawlboat (?) astern. Soft. No date, no place.For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||||
| 32 | 0000.1295.1385.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman anchored (?) with lumber | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman anchored (?) "with lumber cargo." Man in yawlboat astern (?) and two men in rowing skiff. Soft. No date, no place.For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||||
| 33 | 0000.1295.1386.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman under sail | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman under sail with crowd of people on board. Perhaps as a dude boat. Soft. No date, no place. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||||
| 34 | 0000.1295.1387.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman as a hulk | Range, Exa 07/01/1951 - 07/31/1951 | Middlesex - Urbanna Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H. Tilghman as a hulk in Urbanna Creek VA. Foremast leaning into water, mainmast ditto; transom broken; deckhouse intact. For source, see 1295.0001. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 35 | 0000.1290.2168.00 | photographic prints | Two-masted schooner Kate H Tilghman docked | Exact 01/14/1936 - 01/14/1936 | Redman & Vane's Shipyard - Baltimore - Patapsco - Western Shore - MD | Two-masted schooner Kate H Tilghman docked in Baltimore. Burgess filed this print with his pictures of rams; it does not appear in Snediker's list of rams. For more information, see Burgess, "Chesapeake Sailing Craft," pp. 51 and 130-1, where she is identified as a schooner. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 36 | 0000.1290.3675.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H Tilghman anchored | Range, Exa 01/01/1938 - 12/31/1938 | King George - Upper Machodoc Creek - Western Shore - VA | Schooner Kate H Tilghman anchored; seen from starboard quarter; deckload of oysters; pushboat being lowered; tender tied to stern; date may be wrong; see data under name of vessel. | No image URL. | View | ||
| 37 | 0000.1290.3676.00 | photographic prints | Schooner Kate H Tilghman anchored; seen from starb | Range, Exa 01/01/1938 - 12/31/1938 | Schooner Kate H Tilghman anchored; seen from starboard bow; deckload of oysters; sails furled; tender tied to stern; date may be wrong; see data under name of vessel. | No image URL. | View | |||
| 38 | 8888.0191.0000 | research (document genres) | "Notebook on Shipwrecks" research, Moale | Moale, H. Richard | circa 2000s | Research compiled by author Richard Moale while writing "Notebook on Shipwrecks" publishe din 2010. Includes, documentation of vessels, letters, and other data that did not go into the book. | ![]() | View | ||
| 39 | 2006.0068.0598.01 | sails | Piece of mainsail, "Kate H. Tilghman" | Piece of the mainsail from the schooner "Kate H. Tilghman," removed from the hulk by RH Burgess in 1948. The piece is moderately thick canvas and roughly cut. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 40 | 2006.0068.0598.02 | sails | Piece of the mainsail, "Kate H. Tilghman" | Piece of the mainsail from the schooner "Kate H. Tilghman," removed from the hulk by RH Burgess in 1948. The piece is moderately thick canvas and roughly cut. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 41 | 2006.0068.0598.03 | sails | Piece of the mainsail, "Kate H. Tilghman" | Piece of the mainsail from the schooner "Kate H. Tilghman," removed from the hulk by RH Burgess in 1948. The piece is moderately thick canvas and roughly cut. | ![]() | View | ||||
| 42 | 2020.0013.0001 | skiffs, crabbing | Crab Skiff | Parks, Charles H. | circa 1928 | Fishing Creek - MD | Crab skiff built by Charles H. Parks and used to harvest peeler crabs out of Hooper Island. Charles H. Parks opperated a seafood packing house till the 1960s. | ![]() | View |
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