Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Perrine Sneakbox
Toms River Seaport Society
— Museum Artifact 01.02.00 —
Built by J.H Perrine in Barnegat, NJ in 1902 and rebuilt in 1983 by Vince Heckel & Son of Toms River, NJ. Rebuilt mast rings and original brass software.
This 15 foot model was the forerunner of today,s Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association sanctioned one design Sneakbox class. Note the traditional gaff rig and mast rings carrying 165 sq . Feet sail above the boom.
Donated by Joe Van Horn
Erected by Toms River Seaport Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 39° 57.067′ N, 74° 11.609′ W. Marker is in Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is on Hooper Avenue north of East Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 78 E Water St, Toms River NJ 08753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canvas Canoe (here, next to this marker); Old Town Canoe (here, next to this marker); Lightning (here, next to this marker); G-Sloop (a few steps from this marker); "E" Scow (a few steps from this marker); Catboat (a few steps from this marker); Sea Biscuit
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