Model of HMS Hood - starboard quarter

Hood, HMS

When sunk by the German battelship Bismark, during the Battle of the Denmark Strait, of the 1418 men aboard, only 3 survived.

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United States, SS

The largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest to cross the Atlantic in either direction

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Pilothouse

Pilot Boat Virginia

Second pilot boat named Virginia. Originally the yacht Pawnee, designed by naval engineers Cox and Stevens. Commissioned by the Virginia Pilots Association in 1932, she remained in VPA service until 1971 when she was relieved by a third Virginia.

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Model of tug 'Mariner' - deckhouse from port quarter

Mariner

Three models built to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Lyon Shipyard, formerly Moon Shipyard and Repair Corporation.  ‘Mariner’ was one of their early tugs.

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Model of stern wheel push boat 'Wild Goose'

Wild Goose

Push boat built by and for the Charles Ward Engineering Works of Charleston, West Virginia.

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Model of oyster dredge 'Metunga' - low-angle view from starboard bow

Metunga

Chesapeake Bay oyster dredge built in Hampton, Virginia, 1916.

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