Log Canoes
by Lainie Wrightson
Title
Log Canoes
Artist
Lainie Wrightson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Log Canoes originally Chesapeake Bay work boats are an undecked sailing craft 20 to 40 feet long assembled using up to seven logs. Sometimes the topsides or upper parts of the hull were framed and planked and sharp at both ends. Sailing rigs varied but usually consisted of one or two sharp-headed spritsails, with or without a jib set on raking, unstayed masts.
Used between the 1700s – early 1900s. Raced as early as 1859 with still some racing today. Originally used for Oyster tonging; today used only for pleasure and racing.
The use of log canoes for oystering fell off after 1915, when gasoline-powered work boats came on the scene. Modern racing log canoes blend traditional boats and sailing rigs with modern sailing technology. To balance the large spread of sails, racing log canoes carry large crews that “hike” out on springboards (planks set out to one side). Photo taken on the Miles River, St. Michaels, Maryland.
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July 29th, 2012
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Comments (29)
Valerie Bruno
Gorgeous regatta of this type of sail boat. Love the colors. Enjoyed reading your informative description alo. V/T
Jenny Rainbow
Wonderful presentation of regatta, Lainie, seem like crowd place with all those boats!
Randy Rosenberger
What a cool capture, Lainie! I really enjoyed the description that you included with it, as it is quite a history lesson in itself. Thanks for sharing the beauty of the capture and the great info!
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Thank you, Randy .... I'm so glad you enjoyed this bit of Bay history .... boats like these are truly a joy to see:)
Marsha Heiken
FANTASTIC,Love this photo. Amazing making boats from logs,it makes sense though. Great write up. Congrats on features. I sold a print of Ear Coral.Good day for me. Thanks for comment on roses and obvious vase collector.Hugs my dear. Marsha f/v
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Marsha, thanks so much ... I'm always brightened by your lovely comments:)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular shot, Lainie!!! Love the light and composition!! Thank you for your lovely comments. v/f
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women!!! Great artwork!
Lainie Wrightson replied:
Madalena, thank you for your kindness and feature in Female Artists - Creative Women!