Tuckerton in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sneakbox
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This sneakbox, a one-person hunting boat, is indigenous to the Barnegat Bay. Sneakboxes have been made in our area since 1836. Easily navigable and able to operate in shallow water, the sneakbox gets its name from its ability to sneak up on ducks. Notice the camouflage cover used to further improve its ability to approach waterfowl undetected. The sneakbox is an example of local ingenuity and adaptability that define the early baymen.
Built by Gus Heinrichs at Tuckerton Seaport in 2001 • Donated in memory of Leonard Paul Potter in 2021
Erected 2021.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 39° 36.057′ N, 74° 20.556′ W. Marker is in Tuckerton, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is on Bartlett Lane, 0.1 miles south of West Main Street (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 W Main St, Tuckerton NJ 08087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Little Egg Harbor Colonial History (here, next to this marker); Barnegat Bay Heritage (a few steps from this marker); The Hunting Shanty & Community Center (a few steps from this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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