Sinepuxent Skiff
Watercraft
Effect: Sustenance
Type: Skiff
Composition: Wood
Place: North America
They were used in both deep and shallow waters to gather crabs, oysters, and fish, and they also made fine recreational sailboats.
Sinepuxent Skiff, 1936
Joe Mears, Wachapreague, Virginia
The sailing skiffs of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast served multiple purposes: They were used in both deep and shallow waters to gather crabs, oysters, and fish, and they also made fine recreational sailboats. Many of these vessels were used solely for recreation when outboard engines became affordable and easy to find.
Origin: USA, Virginia, Wachapreague