Alexandria seaport foundation

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http://alexandriaseaport.org/

Went to visit my good friend Doug from Alexandria Marine and he took me to see the boats they build at the Alexandria Seaport. They are a terrific group and a wealth of knowledge.

This whaling boat is headed up to Connecticut soon to join with its mother ship.

This is a Potomac river dory. It's circa 1900 reproduction and was an oyster boat. I asked about the vertical entry and they told me that was common until the 1930's

 

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Here's some more.

The kit for this is $800 and it takes about 20 hours to build.

These masts are hollow and made like a long skinny barrel.

Here's another project they made.

Wooden boats and the history they represent are really cool. I wouldn't want to own one though, my Sea Ray is perfect for me.

 

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Then there's this cool 1950's mercury clock Doug has. He isn't giving it up though.

 

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Been there, seen that. They are terrific organization.