by Henry Clapp
Categories:
- Build type: [Scratch]
- Material: [Wood]
- Scale: [1:32 (3/8" = 1')]
- Subject Type: [Trawl / Dredge]
- Era: [1815-1914]
- Nationality: [United States]
- Propulsion: [Pole/Oar] [Sail]
About the Vessel
The skipjack is a traditional fishing boat used on the Chesapeake Bay for oyster dredging. It remains in service due to laws restricting the use of powerboats in the Maryland state oyster fishery.