Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elsworth
Echo Hill Outdoor School
Her Story
The Elsworth is an original Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1901 by Mitchell Hubbard in Hudson, MD. Hubbard was assisted by Robert Thomas and William Seward. Construction was commissioned by Hilory Wingate, and named after his son, Joseph Elsworth Wingate. The Elsworth is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Echo Hill Outdoor School purchased Elsworth in 1988 for use in its summer Explore program, while continuing her work as a commercial oyster dredger each winter until 1996. Upon finishing her commercial career, the School engaged shipwright John Swain, a major restoration of the vessel. Echo Hill's continued care and maintenance allows the Elsworth to sail the Chester River with eager adventures each summer.
Mast Height = 57'
Boom Length = 48'
Draft = 3'1"
Overall Length = 57'
Beam (Width) = 14'3"
Explore with Echo Hill Outdoor School
Summer Trips on the Elsworth
A hundred years ago, the pace of everyday life was generally slower than it is today. Summer trips on the Elsworth are simply about crabs, fish, sailing and swimming. The River's own clock allows time to take it all in every sunrise and every sunset.
What is a Skipjack?
Skipjacks are sail powered oyster
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Fun Facts with the Captain
The Elsworth harvested oysters for 95 years.
The Elsworth has no motor, but has a push boat to help her get around when not under sail. Make sure you check it out!
Erected by Echo Hill Outdoor School.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 39° 12.352′ N, 76° 3.795′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. It is on Cannon Street east of High Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Cannon St, Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Scott's Point (here, next to this marker); Tomorrow's Chesapeake Bay (here, next to this marker); Steamboats on the Chester River (a few steps from this marker); Annie D (a few steps from this marker); Stanley Vansant (a few steps from this marker); Bateau Ric (a few steps from this marker); About Us (a few steps from this marker); Gilbert Byron (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chestertown.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
