Solomons in Calvert County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Portion of Hull, Unidentified Bugeye

Round Bottom Log

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 30, 2019

1. Portion of Hull, Unidentified Bugeye Marker

Inscription. The hull fragment from an unidentified bugeye was recovered from the Magothy River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The fragment forms part of the bottom of a seven- or nine-log bugeye of early vintage. Clearly evident is the slot in the center log for the centerboard, which acts like a movable keel. The logs are fastened together with mortise-and-tenon joints, secured with wooden pegs. Later boats used iron "drifts" (large rods) to fasten the logs to each other.

Erected by Calvert Marine Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 19.884′ N, 76° 27.821′ W. Marker is in Solomons, Maryland, in Calvert County. Marker can be reached from Solomons Island Road South (Maryland Route 2) just south of Thomas Johnson Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons MD 20688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Three-Log Canoe (here, next to this marker); Five-Log Canoe Shamrock (here, next to this marker); Pre-Colonial Dugout (Reproduction) (here, next to this marker); Scoot (Reproduction) (here, next to this marker); Two-Log Canoe Bar Dog

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(here, next to this marker); Colonial Dugout or Punt (Reproduction) (a few steps from this marker); Ped-L-Craft (a few steps from this marker); Spirit (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Solomons.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 30, 2019

2. Portion of Hull, Unidentified Bugeye Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.