Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lightning
Toms River Seaport Society
— Museum Artifact 91.017.01 —
The 19 foot "Gussie Feathers" with hull number 579 was built in 1943 in Skaneateles NY. The "Lightning" class came to Barnegat Bay in 1939 & was a one design sail class in the Barnegat Bay Yacht Racing Association for several years. It came fully rigged with hard chine of planked sides, double planked bottom, mahogany trim, canvassed deck and brass fittings.
Donated by John Meeker
Erected by Toms River Seaport Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 39° 57.066′ N, 74° 11.611′ 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. Perrine Sneakbox (here, next to this marker); Canvas Canoe (here, next to this marker); Old Town Canoe (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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