Pictures

Photograph

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Reedville Fishermen's Museum

Name/Title

Pictures

Entry/Object ID

2011.0004.183

Tags

Verify Paperwork, Update Storage Location, Review, Locate

Description

There were 2 "Rehoboths." The first "Rehoboth" was built in 1913 in Wilmington, DE, for a company in Lewes, DE. It was purchased by the Navy in 1917, designated as a mine sweeper (SP384) and operated out of Brest, France. While there, she sank after developing a leak while on patrol duty. Photo not available. The second "Rehoboth" was built in 1951 in Camden NJ for Fish Products Company in Lewes, DE, and later sold to the Atlantic Clam Co for fishing out of Chinicoteague, VA. Put up for sale in 1993. Painting of "Rehoboth" by Steve Rogers attached. Photos 1 and 2 are of the second "Rehoboth."

Collection

Menhaden Fishing Vessels