Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Uncurated Search Results
Type: Schooner
Year: 1883
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Location: Cambridge
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CRUIS-ALONG ROVER 22 POWER BOAT UNDER WAY; From ol
Range,Exac 01/01/1950 - 12/31/1959
CRUIS-ALONG ROVER 22 POWER BOAT UNDER WAY; From old Remarks field: PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH; DATE FROM VENDOR'S PRICE TAG Old Subject Fields: POWER RECREATIONAL VESSEL; RECREATIONAL BOATERS
TRAINING SHIPS, ST. HELENA TRAINING STATION, BERKL
No Address __ __Berkley __Charles City __James Rover __Western Shore __VA
TRAINING SHIPS, ST. HELENA TRAINING STATION, BERKLEY, VA; From old Remarks field: SAME AS 825.014; SHOWS CONVERTED HULKS AT A WHARF Place: BERKLEY, VA Old Subject Fields: NAVAL VESSELS
TRAINING SHIPS, ST. HELENA TRAINING STATION, BERKL
No Address __ __Berkley __Charles City __James Rover __Western Shore __VA
TRAINING SHIPS, ST. HELENA TRAINING STATION, BERKLEY, VA; From old Remarks field: SAME AS 925.014; SHOWS CONVERTED HULKS AT A WHARF Place: BERKLEY, VA Old Subject Fields: NAVAL VESSELS
John. G. Earle Papers:<CR>The collection is a vertic
Range, Cir 01/01/1894 - 12/31/1991
This collection begins on CSC 15C3 and continues on CSC 15C4.John. G. Earle Papers:The collection is a vertical file of notes, ship plans, letters, drawings, articles, and photographs assembled by John Earle on varied Chesapeake maritime research topics, and individuals with whom he corresponded. Arranged alphabetically in three large boxes, two are of nautical subjects, and the other, people. Individuals are listed by last name, and vessels by name or type. Chronologically, the collection includes correspondence from the 1910s to the 1980s (not all involving Earle), but including original printed material, the collection dates from 1894 to 1991. Topics that contained no original research by Earle were removed to the library vertical file. Note: All photographs in the collection have been removed to the library photo archive, and are listed under accession number 1176. Photocopies of originals remain in the folders listed below. Biographical Background (from MS 30)Born in Easton, Maryland on March 14, 1901, John Goldsborough Earle expressed a love for and an interest in the vessels of the Chesapeake Bay early in life. It would be this interest that ultimately shaped his professional life, with Earle able to parlay this curiosity into the receipt of a degree in naval architecture and mechanical engineering from Lehigh University upon his graduation in 1926. After working for the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, from 1943-1946 Earle served as the special assistant to the chief engineer at the U.S. Maritime Commission in Washington, D.C. Earle then moved to Moylan, Pennsylvania where he was employed by the New York-based Nordberg Manufacturing Company. During this time Earle pursued the application of the diesel engine to the maritime environment, ultimately serving on the Ships' Machinery Committee of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Earle retired in 1966 and served as a member of the Board of Governors for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and returned to Easton in 1979. A thorough and exhaustive researcher, Earle never ceased in his quest to study and document the indigenous water craft of the Chesapeake Bay. Earle's scholarship put him in contact with many of the twentieth century's foremost maritime historians, including Howard I. Chapelle and Robert H. Burgess, and his work was particularly valuable to Marion V. Brewington in his study of Chesapeake Bay log canoes and bugeyes. Earle also contributed works to Yachting and Chesapeake Bay magazines. Prior to his death on May 21, 1992, Earle was presented with the Historic Preservation Award by the Historic District Commission of Talbot County for his lifelong dedication and devotion to the preservation of the Chesapeake Bay's maritime heritage. Subject: John G Earle
Collection of letters, documents, and legal papers
Range, Cir 01/01/1798 - 12/31/1900
Part of this collection is on CSC 16B1.Collection of letters, documents, and legal papers relating to the schooners Hunter and Fly:The majority of this collection is composed of correspondence between various parties. Included are letters written to Henry Stouffer, a co-owner of the schooners Hunter and Fly from supercargo and co-owner Andrew Wallace; letters between John Stouffer, the son of Henry Stouffer, and James H. Causten, an insurance broker; as well as several miscellaneous letters. Also included are bills of lading, current account and insurance information, yearly financial transactions, and goods purchased all relating to the aforementioned schooners. Three original manuscripts were typescript by an unknown source and are undated, yet they too appear in the collection together with their originals. There are also two typescripts that do not have manuscripts included in the collection. This collection spans the years 1798 to 1900. Background InformationThe Quasi-War (1798-1801) pitted France and the United States against one another in a power struggle for trade in the West Indies. The French confiscated hundreds of American merchant ships during the war. After the war ended, ship owners began to file claims to Congress in order to seek compensation for their lost vessels and cargo. These claims are known as the French spoliation claims.The Fly was one such vessel that was captured by the French in 1799 presumably near the island of St. Martins. The schooner was owned by Henry Stouffer, his business partner Closs, and Andrew Wallace. Henry Stouffer had begun the inquiry about the Fly in 1823; however, he died before any compensation was received. His son, John Stouffer, Esq., continued the inquiry in 1846 corresponding regularly with James H. Causten, presumably an insurance agent who was advising Stouffer in this matter. Although an included typescript document dated from 1886 indicates that the claims were given to attorneys John and David Stewart, the collection contains no evidence that Stouffer was able to receive compensation for his claim.Stouffer, Closs, and Wallace also owned the Hunter. In 1799 both the Hunter and the Fly began their journey to St. Thomas. Wallace was the supercargo or merchant representative aboard the Hunter and frequently wrote letters to Henry Stouffer remarking on progress, etc. It is presumed that the Hunter was not captured by the French as no spoliation claim was made on its behalf. SubjectsQuasi-War with France; French spoliation claimsIndividuals Represented in the CollectionCaptain Andrews (not known if Seth Andrews is the same person)Seth AndrewsNic(h)olas BowkerJames H. CaustenE.A. ClacknerCloss (business partner to Henry Stouffer, first name is unknown)Captain Comes (first name is unknown)Cook (of Hasham & Cook, first name is unknown)B. FowlerAndrew FinkinCaptain John G. GatchellSamuel H. GatchellSamuel H. Gatchell (Jr.)Sarah R. GatchellWilliam H. GatchellHonorable Giles (first name is unknown)J.(?) Morgan Gom (?)Eleanor M. Gresh (?)Hasham (of Hasham & Cook, first name is unknown)William JacobsHonorable Johnson (first name is unknown)George P. Keeport (private insurance office)Archibald KerrJohn C. LuttigWilliam B. MagruderDuncan McCullanMeyer (presumably business partner to John Luttig, first name is unknown)John M. MeyersCaptain Philips (first name is unknown)Patterson (of the house of Patterson)William PriceHenry StoufferJohn Stouffer, Esq.Thomas Tennant Andrew C. TrippeJames McC, TrippeWilliam VanWyck (of William VanWyck and Co.)Andrew WallaceThomas WearyVessels Represented in the CollectionSchooner AmeliaBrigantine BetseySchooner Bauford, Capt. ComesBrigantine CameliaSloop CharlesShip ColumbiaSchooner Fly, Capt. AndrewsShip HenryHiriam, Capt. BannermanSchooner Hunter, Capt. BowkerSchooner PatrickSchooner PollySchooner RepublicanBrigantine Rover Subject: Henry Stouffer Subject: Andrew Wallace
Ernest Tucker (1913 - 1981) Papers (1936 - 1979)The collection is comprised of correspondence, newspaper articles, brochures, etc., concerning Ernest Tucker's career as a boat designer and sailor. Also included are photographs of Tucker-designed boats, power and sailing boatsand Chesapeake Bay boatbuilders. The papers were donated to the Museum by his widow, Jane Foster Tucker.Biographical BackgroundErnest Tucker was born on the family estate, Hilton, in Walbrook, a northwestern section of Baltimore. He contracted polio before the age of 2 and was required to wear braces on both legs.Tucker developed a strong interest in boatbuilding and design from an early age. He built his first boat, a 12'5" sailing skiff when only twelve. He attended Johns Hopkins University, School of Mechanical Engineering, 1933-1938.In 1942:, he was employed by the Owens Yacht Co., Dundalk, as project engineer for 36' LCVP's for the Navy. After the war he designed the Owens 40' auxiliary cutter. In 1946 Tucker started at the Annapolis Yacht Yard as draughtsman (which later was sold to John Trumphy and Sons) and worked on many famous boats such as Makarra and Lenore, a famous Presidential yacht.Tucker purchased his beloved double-ended Nassau-built sloop, Half Pint, in 1945, which he used to sail the Bay until the time of his death. In 1958 he became self-employed. His designs included the Dickerson 35, 36, 40 and 41 for the William Dickerson Yard of Fishing Creek (laterTrappe). Always found on the drawings was his trademark, a flying duck. Tucker also made drawings for John Bailey of Tunis Mills, Marine Contractor.After the death of his mother, Ernest Tucker lived on a houseboat in Galesville, Md., was married in 1960, and in 1962 moved to Oxford. The designer was a good friend of C. Lowndes Johnson, noted Talbot County Comet class designer, and his wife Clara. He was a founding member of the Classic Yacht Club of America, member of the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, and Tred Avon Yacht Club. Ernest Tucker died in August 1981.Scope and ContentThe material is divided into two parts. The first consists of biographical information and information on boats designed by Ernest Tucker. Included in the latter is the well-known series of Dickerson ketches built by DickersonBoatbuilders of Trappe, Maryland. Other designs include deadrise workboats built by Chesapeake Marine Industries of Trappe, and the famous Owens cutters.Ernest Tucker was also a recorder of many varities of sailing and power crafton the Chesapeake through the medium of the camera. Many of these boats no longer exist. Also of value are photographs of many well-known Bay boatbuilders, particularly from Dorchester County. An index of boats is available. The photographs have been divided up into broad subject categories.SubjectsBoatdesigning Boatbuilding Subject: Mrs Ernest Tucker
Half model, carved pine, of unknown vessel, probab
Half model, carved pine, of unknown vessel, probably a schooner. Model is made up of six detachable lifts. Lifts are fastened with screws. 2 metal hangers have been screwed into the back in order to hang the model. According to the donor, the half model is of a vessel built in Seaford, DE. Written on the bow in pencil is the name ROVER which may be a later addition. There was a schooner ROVER. 92.5 feet long, built in cambridge, MD in 1883.Condition: good, wood at bow and stern has been chipped.
Three log canoes under sail in a race, tacking close; L to R, Mary J. Hall, Rover, Noddy (on starboard tack). See 975.346.03 for source, date, place, etc.
Three log canoes under sail in a race, tacking clo
de Gast, Robert
Three log canoes under sail in a race, tacking close; L to R, Mary J. Hall, Noddy (on starboard tack), Rover, See 975.346.03 for source, date, place, etc.
Three log canoes under sail in a race, tacking clo
de Gast, Robert
Three log canoes under sail in a race, tacking close; L to R, Mary J. Hall, Noddy (on starboard tack), Rover, See 975.346.03 for source, date, place, etc.
Log canoe fleet from weather quarter of Rover, wit
de Gast, Robert
Log canoe fleet from weather quarter of Rover, with Jay Dee and other log canoes beyond, all on same tack.. See 975.347.02 for source, place, date, etc.
Fleet of log canoes, probably just before the star
de Gast, Robert
Fleet of log canoes, probably just before the start of a race. Includes No. 11, Rover; others cannot be identified. See 975.349.02 for source, date, place, etc.
Fleet of log canoes just after the start of a race, from abeam; they are closely packed. No. 9, Island Blossom; No. 5, Billie P. Hall; No. 11, Rover; and No. 7, Sandy; other boats not identifiable. . See 975.349.02 for source, date, place, etc.
Log canoes just after the start of a race. No. 2, Silver Heel, left, No. 5, Billie P. Hall; No. 11, Rover; and No. 7, Sandy in background. See 975.349.02 for source, date, place, etc.
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WI
Larrabee, Constance S __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1981 - 12/31/1981
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WILLIAM PRESTON LANEJR MEMORIAL BRIDGES; From old Remarks field: SHOT FROM SMALL BOAT LOOKING UP TOWARD SPANS Old Subject Fields: RECREATIONAL SAIL VESSELS; BRIDGES
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WI
Larrabee, Constance S __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1981 - 12/31/1981
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WILLIAM PRESTON LANEJR MEMORIAL BRIDGES; From old Remarks field: SHOT FROM SMALL BOAT LOOKING UP TOWARD SPANS Old Subject Fields: RECREATIONAL SAIL VESSELS; BRIDGES
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WI
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WILLIAM PRESTON LANEJR MEMORIAL BRIDGES; From old Remarks field: SHOT FROM SMALL BOAT LOOKING UP TOWARD SPANS Old Subject Fields: RECREATIONAL SAIL VESSELS; BRIDGES
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WI
CUTTER YACHT IRISH ROVER SAILING NORTH FROM THE WILLIAM PRESTON LANEJR MEMORIAL BRIDGES; From old Remarks field: SHOT FROM SMALL BOAT LOOKING UP TOWARD SPANS Old Subject Fields: RECREATIONAL SAIL VESSELS; BRIDGES
The collection consists primarily of documents related to operating, maintaining, and upgrading the tug Huntington: maintenance logs; spare parts; parts ordered; operations and service manuals specific to different parts of the tug; drawings/ schematics; material receipts;--whatever records were kept by the crew while the tug was in operation. Also included are newspaper articles, publications, and photos. The materials in this collection were given by Hudson Haile to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in 2010, at the time of the acquisition of the Tug Huntington pilot house.
No Address __ __Berkley __Charles City __James Rover __Western Shore __VA
Steamboat Tolchester as a barge, "originally the side-wheel steamer St. Johns shown in position at Berkley where she is being used as a bulkhead. The area to the right, and the hull itself, will be eventually filled to form solid ground." Part of the steel hull has been cut away; pilot house still visible. In background, dredging vessel, left, tug, right. For source, see 1295.0001.
No Address __ __Berkley __Charles City __James Rover __Western Shore __VA
Iron barge Ware River at Berkley, VA; she appears to be tied up along the shoreline; she may have a cargo of timber on board, but it is impossible to be sure. For source, see 1290.0001
4-masted schooner Anna R. Heidritter docked "at Co
Range, Exa 11/01/1939 - 11/30/1939
No Address __ __Berkley __Charles City __James Rover __Western Shore __VA
4-masted schooner Anna R. Heidritter docked "at Colonna's Shipyard, Berkley, Va;" industrial buldings in background; (no Berkley listed in atlas or state road map; WPA guide mentions Berkeley Plantation, and the town of Berkeley is nearby, but small and rural;) see Snediker, Chesapeake Bay Schooners, pp. 131-2.
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.
Power yachts from the Classic Yacht Club fleet docked for the Historic Harbor rendezvous; Baltimore skyline in background; yacht Sea Rover in foreground.
Pilot house of the tug Huntington, built in 1933 by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company (NNS Hull #356) as a hand-on learning experience for the shipyard's apprentices. Huntington was overhauled in 1950, and her original coal-fired boiler/reciprocating steam engine replaced with a 1200 HP diesel engine. Newport News Shipbuilding operated her for 58 years and she assisted 30,000 vessels. In 1992, the vessel was sold to Bay Towing. The tug was transferred to Rover Marine in 1996, then to Palm Beach Maritime Museum in 2007. In 2010, the vessel was scrapped, and the pilot house donated to CBMM, and transported here through donations.
