Stanley Norman, Historic skipjack vessel in Maryland, United States
Stanley Norman is a historic sailing vessel built in 1902 that showcases traditional Chesapeake Bay construction methods through its wooden hull and rigging. The boat is now moored at the Inn at Perry Cabin resort in St. Michaels, where visitors can walk around and examine its original maritime features up close.
Built in 1902 by Otis Lloyd in Salisbury, the vessel became part of the last commercial sailing fleet to operate in the United States. Restoration efforts in the late 1970s preserved its original building techniques while keeping the boat seaworthy.
The vessel embodies the skills and knowledge of bay watermen who relied on sailing and manual labor to harvest oysters from these waters. Visitors can observe how this working tradition shaped every aspect of the hull and rigging design.
The vessel is accessible from the Inn at Perry Cabin resort in St. Michaels and can be viewed from the waterfront area. Visitors should check ahead about seasonal conditions, as water access and viewing opportunities may vary throughout the year.
Rather than being converted into a museum display, this boat has remained a working vessel that can occasionally be sailed. This active status sets it apart from many other historic ships that have been permanently retired from the water.
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