St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Katie G., Deadrise Workboat
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019
1. Katie G., Deadrise Workboat Marker
Inscription.
Katie G., Deadrise Workboat. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. This small power skiff was made for pleasure fishing and crabbing. Although Katie G. was built with an engine, she has the shape of a sailboat. This is apparent in her "tuck stern," where the back of the boat rises out of the water. Later power boats were built with a "box stern," where the full breadth of the back of the boat was immersed. ,
Built: George Jackson, Wittman, Maryland, c. 1945 , Length: 16 ft, 4 in (5m) , Beam: 6 ft, 2 in (1.8m) , Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Randell E. Hobbs
This small power skiff was made for pleasure fishing and crabbing. Although Katie G. was built with an engine, she has the shape of a sailboat. This is apparent in her "tuck stern," where the back of the boat rises out of the water. Later power boats were built with a "box stern," where the full breadth of the back of the boat was immersed.
Built: George Jackson, Wittman, Maryland, c. 1945 Length: 16 ft, 4 in (5m) Beam: 6 ft, 2 in (1.8m)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Randell E. Hobbs
Erected by Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 38° 47.317′ N, 76° 13.262′ W. Marker is in St. Michaels, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker can be reached from Mill Street east of Burns Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 North Talbot Street, Saint Michaels MD 21663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tools of the Oystermen (a few steps from this marker); What is a waterman? (within shouting distance of this marker); Pot Pie Skiff (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 24, 2019
2. Katie G., Deadrise Workboat Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
