Around the Boatyard - an Update

Volunteer is a replica of Leon Marsh's 1990 Smith Island box-stern crab scrape Darlene, as documented in Paula J. Johnson's book The Workboats of Smith Island. Built in 2002 by CBMM boat shop volunteers and staff, the boat was intended for on-water use. She got a fresh coat of paint and was splashed back into the water soon after.

Rosie's beautifully-crafted new King Plank. The restoration project for the Rosie Parks is ahead of schedule.

The crew of Rosie are now beginning deck work.

Delaware's restoration is complete and she was splashed back in the water just in time for the Museum's grand opening of their new exhibit "Push and Pull: Life on Chesapeake Bay Tugboats."

The crew takes Delaware out for a spin on the Miles River.

The patent stern of the Edna E. Lockwood, up on the rail for some minor repairs. This 1889 log-built bugeye is a National Historic Landmark. She still has her original nine logs!!

Mike Gorman transports the pushboat for the Edna E. Lockwood.

Mike paddles up to Edna as Jenn and India wait.

PHEW! We have been BUSY. Seriously, no excuse for not blogging for a few weeks, but take a look at all we've been up to.