Era: 1815-1914

The hermaphrodite brig George Latimer was employed in the West Indies sugar trade.

Ship model book author Charles G. Davis served as able-bodied seaman on this vessel.

A large ocean-going, side-wheel, paddle steamer. Built in 1889 for passenger service between Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine. Sank off Cape Ann during the Portland Gale of 1898 with all hands.

Confederate gunboat, built in New York City by the renowned William H. Webb as the civilian steamer Yorktown.

1850’s American brigantine

First Union ironclad of the American Civil War.  Fought famous battle with the first Confederate ironclad ‘Virginia’ here in Hampton Roads – the first battle between two iron ships.

First Union ironclad of the American Civil War.  Fought famous battle with the first Confederate ironclad ‘Virginia’ here in Hampton Roads – the first battle between two iron ships.

This is the yacht that won the race which came to be known as the “America’s Cup”

Botters were fishing boats designed to sail the shallow Dutch waters.