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Season begins May 1
JOIN US IN OUR 16th SEASON !
The Nathan of Dorchester was commissioned on July 4, 1994. Funded by contributions and built by volunteers, the Nathan was built to preserve the wooden boat building technology and nautical heritage of the region. The skipjack is the Maryland State boat and Dorchester County led all others in the number of skipjacks built.
The Nathan offers residents and visitors alike an opportunity to participate in and enjoy our nautical heritage. Cruise on the scenic Choptank River, help raise her sails or take a turn at the helm, and hear stories of the working watermen.
The Dorchester Skipjack Committee, a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, offers educational programs geared to adults or school children, focusing on the history, culture and natural environment of the region. The Coast Guard inspected boat is skippered by CG licensed captains and trained volunteer crew who tell about the construction of the vessel from its 61 foot loblolly pine mast to the historic equipment salvaged from old skipjacks no longer in service. After your ride, visit the Richardson Maritime Museum on High Street to see a collection of documents, artifacts and photos gathered during the building of the Nathan.
We wish to thank the Nathan Foundation for its continued support!
Community Links:
The Historical Society of Dorchester County
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
