The Ship's Company Boat Section

The mission of the Ship’s Company Boat Section is to acquire, restore, maintain, and operate traditional boats in support of Ship’s Company’s maritime historical activities and goals. The Boat Coordinator is Steve Jones. Julian Karpoff and Steve Deatherage are our licensed captains. We are currently concentrating on getting our flotilla and crew in top condition for the upcoming Bicentennial of the War of 1812 (2012 through 2015).

Ship’s Company Flotilla

Our 14-foot JOLLYBOAT is trailered and often used in re-enactment events. She has two rowing positions and is yawl-rigged with a standing lug main and marconi mizzen.

The JOLLYBOAT
Designer - Iain Oughtred
LOA: 13 ft. 6 in. Beam: 4 ft. 5.5 in. Depth: 20 in.

The GIG, a 15-ft light cutter – Built by Ship’s Company members last year and was sold to one of our members.

The GIG

Photo copyright Chesapeake Light Craft

LOA: 15 ft 0 in. Beam: 3 ft 6 in.

LION, our 1/4 scale (25-foot) model that was the inspiration for the "Pride of Baltimore." Boatkeeper is Stephen Lampredi.

SCHOONER LION

In the works:

A DEALE CUTTER – in design. LOA: 26 ft 0 in. Beam: 6 ft 11 in. The original design has been obtained from the Smithsonian and is being adapted to suit our chosen construction method. Construction planning will begin soon. The current design boasts eight oars, a schooner rig, and room for several small mounted guns.