Willie L. Bennett

by Bob Krumpen
Member 08-Jan-1999 to 28-Sep-2011

Build Type: Kit→ Model Shipways

Country: United States

Era: 1815-1914

Length Range: 040-80 feet (12-24m)

Model Material: Wood

Model Type: Static

Propulsion Type: Impeller→ Sail

Scale: 1:32 (3/8″ = 1′)

Subject Type: Vessel→ Working→ Fishing→ Trawl / Dredge

About the Vessel

Willie L. Bennett is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, a traditional fishing boat used on the Chesapeake Bay for oyster dredging. Skipjacks remain in service due to laws restricting the use of powerboats in the Maryland state oyster fishery.

Model Images

The model is presumed to be a Model Shipways kit, but we are unable to confirm.

  • Model of Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Willie L. Bennett - Overall view, Starboard bow
  • Model of Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Willie L. Bennett - Bow
  • Model of Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Willie L. Bennett - Winch
  • Model of Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Willie L. Bennett - Afterdeck and tender

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