Elsworth, Tilghman Island

Name: Elsworth
Address: Tilghman Island, United States

#4 among attractions in Tilghman Island

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The Elsworth is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1901 at Hudson, Maryland. She is a 39.9-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 14.3', a depth of 3.1', and a gross registered tonnage of 8 tons. She is one of the 35 surviving traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjacks and a member of the last commercial sailing fleet in the United States. ()

Built: 1901 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 38°42'46"N, 76°19'53"W

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Tilghman Island United States

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Elsworth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reliance, Kathryn, Rebecca T. Ruark, E.C. Collier.

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Reliance, Tilghman Island
6 min walk • The Reliance is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1904 at Fishing Creek, Maryland. She is a 41-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. Her beam is 14 feet and her draft is 2 feet.
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Kathryn, Tilghman Island
1 min walk • The Kathryn, a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, was built at Crisfield, Maryland in 1901. Ported at Chance, Maryland, she is reputedly one of the fastest skipjacks on the Bay. She was designated a National Historic Landmark on April 19, 1994. She is one a small number of older skipjacks to survive in working condition.
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Rebecca T. Ruark, Tilghman Island
1 min walk • The Rebecca T. Ruark is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack built at Taylor's Island, Maryland. She is homeported at Tilghman Island, Maryland. Built in 1896, she is the oldest surviving skipjack in the Chesapeake Bay fleet. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2003.
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E.C. Collier, Tilghman Island
1 min walk • E.C. Collier is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1910 at Deal Island, Maryland. She is a 52-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 17.9 feet, a depth of 4.5 feet, and a registered net tonnage of 14 tons.
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Minnie V, Tilghman Island
1 min walk • The Minnie V is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1906 at Wenona, Maryland. She is a 45.3' long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 15.7' and a depth of 3' with a net registered tonnage of 8 tons.
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Maggie Lee, Tilghman Island
1 min walk • The Maggie Lee is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1903 at Pocomoke City, Maryland. She is a 51' long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 16', a depth of 3.8', and a net tonnage of 8 register tons.
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Ralph T. Webster, Tilghman Island
1 min walk • The Ralph T. Webster is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1905 at Oriole, Maryland. She is a 47.7' long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 15.3' and a depth of 3.5', with net registered tonnage of 8 tons.

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Which popular attractions are close to Elsworth?

Nearby attractions include Kathryn, Tilghman Island (1 min walk), Rebecca T. Ruark, Tilghman Island (1 min walk), E.C. Collier, Tilghman Island (1 min walk), Ralph T. Webster, Tilghman Island (1 min walk).

Elsworth, Tilghman Island

Facts and practical information

Elsworth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Reliance, Tilghman Island

Kathryn, Tilghman Island

Rebecca T. Ruark, Tilghman Island

E.C. Collier, Tilghman Island

Minnie V, Tilghman Island

Maggie Lee, Tilghman Island

Ralph T. Webster, Tilghman Island

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Elsworth?