Three-log canoe

Three-log canoe

Description

The Glide. A Three-log canoe. Built in 1864 by Washington Hammond Skinner.

A three-log canoe is a traditional Chesapeake Bay watercraft with a hull carved and joined from three large local trees, typically loblolly pine.

Origin: Derived from Native American and African dugout traditions, these vessels were built when single large trees became too scarce in the 18th and 19th centuries, prompting builders to join multiple logs side-by-side with iron drifts.


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Equipment Specifications
Year1864
ManufacturerWashington Hammond Skinner
ModelThree-log canoe
LocationChesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
The Glide. A Three-log canoe. Built in 1864 by Washington Hammond Skinner.
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