Chesapeake Bay Log Canoes and Bugeyes

This volume explores the history of log canoes and bugeyes in the Chesapeake Bay, providing detailed descriptions of their hulls, rigging, fittings, and specialized equipment. It is a revised and enlarged version of two previous publications and was made possible through the cooperation of The Mariners Museum.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

For countless generations, vessels constructed along the serene shores of the Chesapeake Bay have held a renowned reputation among the seafaring communities of Europe and America. Within the boundaries of Maryland and Virginia, the two states that enclose this majestic bay, the skilled master shipwrights have consistently ventured into the realm of experimental design, crafting robust vessels tailored for swiftness wherever speed has been the utmost priority. Among these remarkable creations, some, such as the illustrious Baltimore clipper, have achieved global fame. Regrettably, other types of craft, despite their remarkable utility and extended service duration, have received relatively limited attention. This volume aims to rectify that oversight. Brewington meticulously traces the history of log canoes and bugeyes, offering detailed descriptions of the hulls, rigging, fittings, and specialized equipment employed on these singular bay crafts. The accompanying plates showcase precise lines and sail plans for over a dozen distinct vessels. This revised and expanded edition of Chesapeake Bay Log Canoes and Chesapeake Bay Bugeyes, originally published in 1937 and 1941, respectively, emerges as a collaborative effort facilitated by The Mariners Museum, located in Newport News, Virginia.

Weight: 802g
Dimension: 288 x 223 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780870330117