6th Annual Chesapeake Appreciation Day

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Reedville Fishermen's Museum

Name/Title

6th Annual Chesapeake Appreciation Day

Entry/Object ID

2022.0102.004

Tags

Verify Paperwork, Update Storage Location, Locate

Scope and Content

This copy of the 1970 Chesapeake Appreciation Days log features a decription of the Chesapeake Bay Skipjack, and its history as a commercial oyster dredging vessel. The booklet features a decription of the "Pride of the Chesapeake's Commercial Sailing Fleet", the program schedule, and a map of the race course for the workboats. The page on the fleet includes Skipjack Claud W. Somers in the division II 46 feet and under. The brief description of the Claud W. Somers includes Jack Parkinson as the listed captain for the vessel.

Collection

Claud W. Somers