K-669 Oyster Buy-Boat NELLIE CROCKETT
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K-669 Oyster Buy-Boat NELLIE CROCKETT Architectural Survey File This is the architectural survey file for this MIHP record. The survey file is organized reverse- chronological (that is, with the latest material on top). It contains all MIHP inventory forms, National Register nomination forms, determinations of eligibility (DOE) forms, and accompanying documentation such as photographs and maps. Users should be aware that additional undigitized material about this property may be found in on-site architectural reports, copies of HABS/HAER or other documentation, drawings, and the “vertical files” at the MHT Library in Crownsville. The vertical files may include newspaper clippings, field notes, draft versions of forms and architectural reports, photographs, maps, and drawings. Researchers who need a thorough understanding of this property should plan to visit the MHT Library as part of their research project; look at the MHT web site (mht.maryland.gov) for details about how to make an appointment. All material is property of the Maryland Historical Trust. Last Updated: 05-14-2004 NATiu ..L HISTORIC LANDMARK NOM-.. ATION NPS Form IG-900 USDl/NPS NRHP Rqistrmon Form (Rev. 8-86) OMB No. 1024-0018 - NEUIE CROCKETT Page 1 1!Ai1:4 States Department of the Interior, National Pmt Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form K-669 1. NAME OF PROPERTY Historic Name: NELLIE CROCKEIT Other Name/Site Number: Oyster Buy-Boat Nellie Crockett 2. LOCATION Street & Number: Sassafras River Not for publication: N/A City/Town: Georgetown Vicinity: N/A State: MD County: Kent Code: 029 Zip Code: 21930 3. CLASSIFICATION , Ownership of Property Category of Property · Private:_x_ Building(s):_ Public-Local:_ District: Public-State: Site: Public-Federal:_ Structure :_x_ Object:_ Number of Resources within Property Contributing Noncontributing __ buildings sites _1_ structures --objects _1_ 0 Total Number of Contributing Resources Previously Listed in the National Register:_O_ Name of Related Multiple Property Listing: N/ A \ I NPS Form 1~900 USDI/NPS NRHP Rqisa'llion Form (Rev. M6) OMB No. 1024-0018 NEUIE CROCKETT k-6b9 Page 2 UDilal Swcs Dcpartmcnt of die Interior, National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registralion Form 4. STA TE/FEDERAL AGENCY CERTIFICATION As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this __ nomination __ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the prOcedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property __ meets __ does not meet the National Register Criteria. Signature of Certifying Official Date State or Federal Agency and Bureau In my opinion, the property __ meets __ does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of Commenting or Other Official Date State or Federal Agency and Bureau S. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this property is: Entered in the National Register ----------------------- Determined eligible for the National Register Determined not eligible for the National Register Removed from the National Register ---------------------- Other (explain): Signature of Keeper Date of Action I NPS Form 1~900 USDl/NPS NllHP Rqislnltion Form (Rev. 8-116) i(' ~ {, f OMB No. 1024-0>18 NEILIE CROCKEIT Page 3 Uniled Stm:s Dcpanment of the IJllerior. National Part Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form FUNCTION OR USE Historic: Transportation Sub: Water-related Current: Transportation Sub: Water-related 7. DESCRIPTION ARCIIlTECTURAL CLASSIFICATION: NIA MATERIALS: Foundation: Wood (hull) Walls: Wood (superstructure) Roof: Wood (deck) C>ther: NIA NPS Form lG-900 USDl/NPS NRHP ~Form (llev.1-16) K-£~1 OMB No. 10U-0018 NEUIE CROCKE1T Page 4 United Swes Dcpartmc:lll of lhe llllerior. National Part Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form Describe Present and Historic Physical Appearance. Nellie Crockett, a classic plank-on-frame Chesapeake deadrise design oyster buy-boat (a vessel which traveled to the oysters beds and bought oysters directly from the oyster boats working the oyster beds), official number 225369, is homeported on the Sassafras River at Georgetown, Kent County, Maryland. Crockett was built in 1926 for Andrew A. Crockett of Tangier, Virginia. She is 61 feet, 7 inches long on deck, has a 20-foot, 4-inch beam, and has a draft of 6 feet, 5 inches. Throughout her career she has been listed as 52 tons gross and 35 tons net. Her wide beam and moderate draft is typical of buy-boats which must carry large loads in the shallow waters characteristic of Chesapeake Bay. Crockett maintains her original physical appearance. HULL The hull is composed of wooden frames which support the external planking. Ceiling planking 3 1h inches thick lines the inside of the hull throughout except in the engine compartment. Hull framing in the hold area runs diagonally from the sides of the boat to the keelson which is made of three pieces scarfed together. At least five of the frames are original and made from natural crooks of tree limbs and/or roots. The bow stem was built as a single timber but has a replacement piece graven in near the waterline area to repair ice damage. Deck beams are 6 by 6 inches and are supported by hanging knees. The knees vary in size by position but typically are 4 1h inches wide, 35 inches deep, and 28 inches long., The present 871 Detroit Diesel was one of a number installed over the years. It was installed by Deltaville Marine in 1971 or 1972. 1 In addition to the engine, the hull interior is fitted with twin 105-gallon galvanized steel fuel tanks and a 90-gallon water tank aft in the hold. The forecastle has a partially watertight bulkhead made up of horizontal planks 5 ~ inches wide. This bulkhead separates the hull into two compartments. The forecastle has an upper and lower bunk on the starboard side. DECK The pine deck is laid fore and aft, seated in bedding compound, and fastened with galvanized boat nails. The hold opening measures 25 feet by 13 feet, 6 inches with a ~ foot sided coaming, 8 feet high aft, and 6 inches high on the sides above deck. The opening is covered by two parallel sets of 2-inch-thick, 6-foot by 6-inch planks covered by a sheet of canvas. Located in the center of the hatch is a 12-inch by 12-inch dredge post complete with dredge pulleys still in place. The post rakes aft about 15 degrees. The 41-foot mast is located 10 inches forward of the hatch and measures 12 by 12 inches at the deck. A 1956 quarter and 1951 nickel were found under the mast step when the spar was removed in 1992 for repairs. This would suggest the mast was replaced in the 1950s as it was traditional to place a coin with the date of replacement under the mast step. Theodore L. Parish interview by Ralph Eshelman (Georgetown, Maryland), 30 September 1933. On file with the author. I NPS Form lMIOO USDl/NPS NRHP Rqisttllion Form (Rev. 8-86) OMB No. 1024-0018 NELLIE CROCKETT Page S United Stales Department of the lmcrior, National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form The foe' sle hatch is 25 inches forward of the mast. It measures 4 feet, 6 inches long and 3 feet, 2 inches wide, with a raised passage opening of 2 feet, 5 inches long and 2 feet, 3 inches wide, and is built of 1 ~-inch material. Just forward of the foc'sle hatch are the deck mounts for a gasoline-powered hoist winch which is now removed from the vessel. The bow bitt is 2 feet, 7 inches forward of the foe' sle hatch and 6 feet from the bow. It measures 7 ~ inches wide and l l 1h inches long. There are two vertical side bitts measuring 51h by 51h inches between the mast and dredge post. Also on each side near the aft end of the hatch are two plexiglass deck lights which cover scuttle holes originally closed by steel covers approximately 12 inches in diameter. The deck openings are 15 1h inches in diameter and were once fitted with an iron ring which held the manhole cover. The edges of the deck are surrounded by a low railing that runs from the hatch to the stem. The rail consists of two wooden plank rails held by iron stanchion posts set on top of 5-inch by 5-inch bulwarks. The lower rail is 3 1h inches wide by 2 inches thick and the upper rail is 3 by 2 inches. The lower rail is 4 1h inches above the bulwark and the upper rail 4~ inches above the lower rail. The carved name boards on her forward bulwarks are believed to be original. RIGGING The single mast is secured by double wire stays on each side and a single stay forward to the stempost. Two 3-inch pipe cargo handling booms are mounted to the base of the mast. When not in use their outer ends rest in chocks atop the pilot house. PILOT HOUSE The pilot house is rectangular in plan with the rounded front characteristic of Chesapeake Bay buy-boats. It is 20 feet, 5 inches long and 8 feet, 5 inches wide. It is sided with vertical 2 1h-inch tongue-and-groove siding, painted white with tan trim. The pilot house is divided into three rooms, each separated at one time by interior doors which are now missing. The front, or wheel room, is the largest, measuring 9 feet, 6 inches long.