Willie L. Bennett

by Hank Ghittino
Member since 14-Nov-2015

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.