The knees and washboards…
Looking at the port side of the Annie C you see "knees" every 16 to 18 inches. The original knees were made of cedar taken from the tree at limbs that formed the desired shape. The knees were fitted to the side of the boats and attached with square cut nails. The wash board is attached to the top to form a platform for the men to work. Drawing below shows how the various pieces where attached to provide protection from the water and strength of the hull.
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Hull bottom made from old growth southern yellow pine logs
Erected by Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 37° 42.76′ N, 75° 44.773′ W. Marker is in Onancock, Virginia, in Accomack County. It can be reached from the intersection of Market Street and College Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Onancock VA 23417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steering the Annie C… (here, next to this marker); Log Canoe Annie C (here, next to this marker); The Logs… (here, next to this marker); The Cabin area…
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
