Cape May Court House in Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Barnegat Sneakbox

(AKA: Duckboat)

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

1. Barnegat Sneakbox Marker

Inscription. The Barnegat Sneakbox is a small, lightweight, and versatile type of boat that originated in the Barnegat Bay region of new jersey in the mid-19thcentury. It was initially designed for hunting waterfowl in the bay's shallow water sand marshes. Crafted from wood and typically measuring around 12 to 14 feet long, the Sneakbox has a flat bottom, low profile, and pointed ends, making it highly maneuverable and easy to conceal. Its design allows it to be propelled by oars, poles, or a small sail, enabling quiet movement through calm waters. Overtime, the Barnegat Sneakbox also gained popularity as a recreational craft, valued for its simplicity and adaptability.

Based on available records, this particular boat was originally owned by Helen and Freeman Endicott. Helen, a member of the Camp family grew up in Cape May Court House. The Camp family renowned for their maritime heritage, included sea captains spanning over three generations and traced their origins to Goshen. After the Endicotts, the boat was passed to Clarence and Leona Sewell, residents of Rio Grande. It was later donated to the Cape May County Museum before ultimately

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arriving at its current location.

Erected 2025 by Darp Patel, Troop 1065.

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

Location. 39° 5.763′ N, 74° 48.715′ W. Marker is in Middle Township, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Cape May Court House. It can be reached from U.S. 9. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 US-9, Cape May Court House NJ 08210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moth (here, next to this marker); Comet (here, next to this marker); Glenn Rudderow (a few steps from this marker); Bang! (a few steps from this marker); John Holmes House

Barnegat Sneakbox Marker - wide view with the boat itself image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

2. Barnegat Sneakbox Marker - wide view with the boat itself

(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Beesley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ankole-Watusi (approx. ¼ mile away); Ring-Tailed Lemur Conservation (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle Township.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

3. Barnegat Sneakbox Marker

This display was put together as part of an Eagle Scout project.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.