Deltaville in Middlesex County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
F.D. Crockett
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2012
1. F.D. Crockett Marker
Built in 1924 in Seaford, VA by Alex Gaines and John Smith
This historic vessel is the last largest log boat built for power.
The Deltaville Maritime Museum, with John England as project manager, is restoring the “Crockett” for the passenger trade and buy boat circuit.
This self-funded project depends on private donations for success. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 37° 33.168′ N, 76° 19.602′ W. Marker is in Deltaville, Virginia, in Middlesex County. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville VA 23043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain John Smith’s Shallop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deltaville Dollies (about 600 feet away); Marine Railway (about 600 feet away); Explorer (about 600 feet away); Boarding Cutter (about 600 feet away); Oyster Tongs (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2012
2. F.D. Crockett Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2012
3. F.D. Crockett Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 27, 2012
4. F.D. Crockett Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
