Mallows Bay - Widewater Historical and Archaeological District Other Names/Site Number Shipwrecks: Accomac
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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (January 1992) Wisconsin Word Processing Format (Approved 1/92) United States Department of Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900A). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name Mallows Bay - Widewater Historical and Archaeological District other names/site number Shipwrecks: Accomac. 18CH492; Adway, 18CH493; Afrania, 18CH493; Aiken, 18CH495; Alabat, 18CH496; Alanthus, 18CH497; Alapaha, 18CH498; Alcis, 18CH499; Allison, 18CH500; Alpaco, 18CH501; Alta, 18CH502; Andra, 18VH503; Angelina, 18CH504; Anoka, 18CH505; Aowa, 18CH506; Arado, 18CH507; Baladan, 18CH508; Banicia, 18CH509; Battahatchee, 18CH510; Bayou Teche, 18CH511; Bedminster, 18CH512; Belgrade, 18CH513; Bellbrook, 18CH514; Benzonia, 18CH515; Bobring, 18CH516; Bockonoff, 18CH517; Boone, 18CH519; Bottineau, 18CH520; Boxley, 18CH 521; Boykin, 18CH522; Braeburn, 18CH523; Bromela, 18CH524; Buckhorn, 18CH525; Buhisan, 18CH526; Cabeza, 18CH529; Calala, 18CH430; Caribou, 18CH531; Casmalia, 18CH532; Coconino, 18CH533; Congaree, 18CH534; Cumberland, 18CH535; Datis, 18CH536; Dertona, 18CH537; Dungeness, 18CH538; Fernandina, 18CH539; Flavel, 18CH540; Folsom, 18CH541; Fort Stevens, 18CH542; Guilford, 18CH543; Hoosac, 18CH544; Ida S. Dow, 18CH545; Kangi, 18CH545; Kasota, 18CH547; Kickapoo, 18CH548; Marshfield, 18CH549; Mono, 18CH550; Moosabee, 18CH551; Musketo, 18CH552; Nameki, 18CH553; Nemassa, 18CH554; North Bend, 18CH555; Nupolena, 18CH556; Owatama, 18CH557; Panga, 18CH558; Quapaw, 18CH559; Quemakoning, 18CH560; Swamscott, 18CH561; Tanka, 18CH562; Wakan, 18CH563; Wayhut, 18CH564; Wihaha, 18CH565; Woyaca, 18CH566; Yawah, 18CH567; Mermentau, 18CH608; Unidentified steamship, 18CH487; Unidentified steamship, 18CH568; Unidentified steamship, 18CH569; Unidentified steamship, 18CH570; Unidentified steamship, CH571; Unidentified steamship, 18CH518; Unidentified steamship, 18CH518; Unidentified steamship, 18CH528; Unidentified steamship, 18CH527; Unidentified steamship, 18CH572; Unidentified steamship, 18CH573; Unidentified steamship, 18CH579; Unidentified steamship, 18CH574; Unidentified steamship, 18CH575; Unidentified steamship, 18CH576; Unidentified steamship, 18CH577; Unidentified steamship, 18CH578; Unidentified composite steamship, 18CH612; 10 Unidentified steamships [off Widewater; no site numbers]; Unidentified barge, 18CH488; Unidentified barge, 18CH580; Unidentified barge, 18CH581; Unidentified barge, 18CH582; Unidentified barge, 18CH583; Unidentified barge, 18CH584; Unidentified barge, 18CH585; Unidentified barge, 18CH586; Unidentified barge, 18CH587; Unidentified barge, 18CH588; Unidentified barge, 18CH589; Unidentified barge, 18CH594; Unidentified boat, 18CH597; Unidentified boat, 18CH601; Unidentified boat (search and rescue?), 18CH623; Ship debris pile, 18CH590; Ship debris field, 18CH600; Ship debris field, 18CH620; Ship hull fragment, 18CH595; Ship hull fragment, 18CH596; Ship hull fragment, 18CH602; Unidentified log canoe fragment, 18CH618; unidentified boat hull fragment, 18621; Unidenified ship keel, 18CH619; Houseboat/Potomac River Ark, 18CH604; Unidentified centerboard schooner, 18CH605; Unidentified centerboard schooner, 18CH614; Unidentified centerboard sharpie, 18CH616; Unidentified workboat, 18CH606; Unidentified small boat, 18CH607; Unidentified centerboard log canoe, 18CH609; Skiff, 18CH613; Longboat [?], 18CH615. Structures: Wharf, 18CH491; Steamboat wharf, 18CH622; Marine slipway, 18CH591; Berm and log wall, 18CH598; Canal berm, 18CH599; Berm and concrete basin gateway, CH603 2. Location street & number Mallows Bay to Widewater N/A not for publication city or town N/A vicinity state Maryland code MD county Charles code zip code 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this X 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 X meets does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant nationally statewide X locally. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. ( See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting official/Title Date State or Federal agency and bureau Mallows Bay - Widewater Historical and Archaeological District Charles Maryland Name of Property County and State 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: entered in the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet. removed from the National Register. other, (explain:) Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (check as many boxes as (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources as apply) in the count) private building(s) contributing noncontributing public-local X district buildings X public-State X structure 134 vessels public-Federal X site 6 structures object objects X 140 total Name of related multiple property listing: Number of contributing resources (Enter "N/A" if property not part of a multiple property is previously listed in the National Register listing. Potomac River Shipwrecks of Maryland 0 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Transportation/water-related Landscape/marine Military/water-related Landscape/marine 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) wharves timber walls earth gateway concrete ships Wood/iron Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Mallows Bay Historical and Archaeological District Charles Maryland Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria (Enter categories from instructions) qualifying the property for the National Register listing.) Archaeology/Historic-non-aboriginal Maritime History X A Property is associated with events that have Industry and Fisheries made a significant contribution to the broad Military patterns of our history. X B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. Period of Significance X C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction 1776-1945 or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. X D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, Significant Dates information important in prehistory or history. July 22, 1776 April 17, 1917-1945 Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked) A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. N/A B removed from its original location. C a birthplace or grave. Cultural Affiliation D a cemetery. Euro-American E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. F a commemorative property. Architect/Builder G less than 50 years of age or achieved United States Shipping Board/ multiple constructors significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Mallows Bay - Widewater Historical and Archaeological District Charles Maryland Name of Property County and State 9. Major Bibliographic References (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous Documentation on File (National Park Service): Primary location of additional data: – preliminary determination of individual X State Historic Preservation Office listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested Other State Agency previously listed in the National Federal Agency Register Local government previously determined eligible by University the National Register X Other designated a National Historic Name of repository: Private collections of Donald G. Shomette, 10525 Ward Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754 landmark recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey # recorded by Historic American Engineering Record