Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Uncurated Search Results
Type: Skipjack
Year: 1940
Builder: Bronza Parks
Location: Wingate
These records are found in the collection of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland. Uncurated search results are presented to give researchers and interested readers an idea of whether CBMM’s archives contain information about this vessel and whether it may be worthwhile to contact CBMM for further investigation. Uncurated results may be inaccurate or incomplete.
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Skipjack races at Deale Island on Wilma Lee Uncle ralph at helm (owner) Mary & Big Pres (no hat) Bob Wirtz (hat on) man in back unknown
"Skipjack races at Deale Island on Wilma Lee Uncle ralph at helm (owner) Mary & Big Pres (no hat) Bob Wirtz (hat on) man in back unknown" Looking aft toward the people; top of cabin and after end of main in foreground; other sailing vessels in background, probably skipjacks in the race; no date.
Cambridge, Maryland Custom Bureau Enrollment and L
Exact 02/01/1988 -
Cambridge, Maryland Custom Bureau Enrollment and License Certificates (1923 - 1958)The collection is comprised of 377 vessel enrollment records for Cambridge, Maryland dating between 1923 and 1958.BackgroundAlthough it is unclear who saved the Cambridge enrollment records, they were donated to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by Mr. Russ Rippell in 1993.SubjectsChesapeake Bay vessels, 1920s-1950s; Maryland Custom Bureau Records; Vessel Enrollment Records; Cambridge, MD--History; Maryland--HistoryCambridge, Maryland Enrollment Records:Please see attached spreadsheet for a specific listing by Doc. #. The enrollment records were arranged chronologically
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
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT
Dodds, Richard __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1990 - 12/31/1990
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT FOR REPAIRS, KNAPS NARROWS.; From old Remarks field: CONTACT SHEET Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT
Dodds, Richard __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1990 - 12/31/1990
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT FOR REPAIRS, KNAPS NARROWS.; From old Remarks field: CONTACT SHEET Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT
Dodds, Richard __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1990 - 12/31/1990
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT FOR REPAIRS, KNAPPS NARROWS.; From old Remarks field: CONTACT SHEET Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT
Dodds, Richard __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1990 - 12/31/1990
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KReNTZ" HAULED OUT FOR REPAIRS, KNAPPS NARROWS.; From old Remarks field: CONTACT SHEET Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT
Dodds, Richard __Photographer
Range,Exac 01/01/1990 - 12/31/1990
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT FOR REPAIRS, KNAPS NARROWS.; From old Remarks field: CONTACT SHEET Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT
Range, Exa 01/01/1990 - 12/31/1990
SKIPJACKS "WILMA LEE" AND "H.M. KRENTZ" HAULED OUT FOR REPAIRS, KNAPS NARROWS.; From old Remarks field: CONTACT SHEET Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS
Two skipjacks dredging under sail and a hand tonge
Two skipjacks dredging under sail and a hand tonger. Probably Wilma Lee and Rebecca T. Ruark. See also frame 17. Place unknown. . See 975.131.03 for source and date.
Hand tonger culling oysters aboard tonging boat. s
Hand tonger culling oysters aboard tonging boat; skipjack Wilma Lee under sail in background. See also frames 18 -- 20. See 133.03 for source, date, and place.
RALPH RUARK'S PUSHBOAT ( FOR "WILMA LEE") IN NEW PAINT AND READY TO GO.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: POWER VESSELS, YAWL BOAT; BOATYRADS
RALPH RUARK LAUNCHES "WILMA LEE" AT WINGATE. CENTERBOARD WILL BE PULLED UP IN WELL AFTER GETTING IN DEEP WATER.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18. Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: BOATYRADS; SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS Subject: Ralph Ruark
RALPH RUARK'S "WILMA LEE", AT WINGATE, JUST BEFORE CHESAPEAKE APPRECIATION DAY, AND SKIPJACK RACE, OCT 1972.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: BOATYRADS; SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS Subject: Ralph Ruark
RALPH RUARK PUTS NEW CANVAS ON "WILMA LEE" AT WINGATE, MD.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18. "KATHARYN" & "LADY KATIE" IN BACKGROUND. Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; BOATYRADS
"WILMA LEE" JUST LAUNCHED AT WINGATE BY RALPH RUARK.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; BOATYRADS
RALPH RUARK (ON LEFT) STARTING NEW BOOM FOR "WILMA LEE", FROM 12" X 12" X 48' PINE LOG.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: BOATYRADS; BOATBUILDING Subject: Ralph Ruark
RALPH RUARK GETTING WINDER READY TO PUT ABOARD "WILMA LEE".; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; BOATYRADS Subject: Ralph Ruark
SKIPJACK "WILMA LEE", BUILT BY BRONZA PARKS, AT WINGATE.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18. GOOD VIEW OF NAMEBOARD. Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; CARVINGS, DECORATIVE
RALPH RUARK'S "WILMA LEE" JUST LAUNCHED AT WINGATE.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; BOATYRADS
RALPH RUARK OVERHAULING HIS SKIPJACK, "WILMA LEE".; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; BOATYRADS Subject: Ralph Ruark
DREDGEBOAT CENTERBOARD ("WILMA LEE").; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18. SEE BACK OF PRINT FOR NOTES. Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; BOATYRADS
RALPH RUARK READIES "WILMA LEE'S" PUSH BOAT FOR DAVITS.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS8 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: POWER VESSELS, YAWL BOAT; BOATYRADS Subject: Ralph Ruark
RALPH RUARK READIES "WILMA LEE'S" PUSH BOAT FOR DAVITS.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS8 Place: WINGATE, MD Old Subject Fields: POWER VESSELS, YAWL BOAT; BOATYRADS Subject: Ralph Ruark
THREE TODD BOATS ("NELLIE BYRD", "SALLIE BRAMBLE", & "REBECCA T RUARK") AND RALPH RUARK'S "WILMA LEE" AT CAMBRIDGE 1975.; From old Remarks field: HOUSED IN MS18 Place: CAMBRIDGE, MD Old Subject Fields: SAIL VESSELS, SKIPJACKS; DOCKS, HARBORS, & PIERS
Papers of Ms. Louise L. Hayman<CR><CR>Background<CR>This collection concerns the Maryland skipjack fleet, including documents from the Maryland 2000 Save Our Skipjacks Task Force meeting notes, correspondence regarding the fleet's registration as one of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, information concerning the fleet's condition, correspondence with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, various articles and publications, etc. Also in this collection are two copies of The Maryland Skipjack Fleet: A Model Preservation Plan and a VHS recording of the CBS Morning News broadcast on fishing vessels from Oct. 19, 2001. <CR>In November 1999, the Maryland Commission for Celebration 2000 formed the Save Our Skipjacks Task Force. The Task Force considered ways to increase safety and minimize weather-related risks for commercial vessels. The Task Force also addressed the repair and maintenance of the fleet, and the availability of insurance coverage for the vessels and their crews. <CR>Initial recommendations were made by the Task Force on April 17, 2000. Those recommendations brought relaxation of Department of Natural Resources regulations on the use of power for dredging; establishment of a loan program to repair and equip skipjacks (administered by the Maryland Historical Trust); and formation of a skipjack restoration center and educational program at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels (funded in part by the Maryland Historical Trust). The Task Force is still considering matters relating to the availability of affordable hull and liability insurance; sustained funding for the Museum restoration program; formal incorporation of the skipjack fleet into the State's tourism industry; and greater access to oysters for the skipjacks. <CR>The Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Fleet has been recognized as a national treasure in danger of extinction. On June 6, 2002, the Fleet was named to the 2002 list of America's Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. <CR>The Task Force has been inactive since September 2003. <CR>Scope and Content<CR>The items in this collection are contained in one manuscript box with 5 file folders and 1 comb-bound book.
__ __Cambridge __Dorchester __Choptank River __Eastern Shore __MD
Bow of skipjack Wilma Lee showing trailboard which shows her name as Wilmer Lee; name board shows Wilma Lee; she is docked at Cambridge; jib furled. For source, see 1295.0001.
Skipjack Wilma Lee rafted between other vessels (probably skipjacks) at Cambridge with bridge in background; sails furled. She is seen from port bow. For source, see 1295.0001.
Pushboats of several skipjacks hanging from davits: from left, Freddie L. Bennett, Joy Parks, Kathryn, Wilma Lee. The skipjacks are tied up at Cambridge with Phillips Paking Co. in background. For source, see 1295.0001.
Skipjacks et al tied up at Cambridge. At left, deck boat Sterling and skipjack Stanley Norman; seen from astern, three-sail bateau Virgil Dean, skipjacks Freddie L. Bennett, Joy Parks, Kathryn, and Wilma Lee. For source, see 1295.0001.
Several sloops docked and rafted in ???? Deck of sloop in foreground seen from above, showing bow, bowsprit, lower part of mast, sails furled, etc. Skipjack Wilma Lee in background.
