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Skipjack Martha Lewis

7 Reviews

#3 of 8 Tours in Havre de Grace

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121 N Union Ave Ste C, Ship docked at Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD 21078-3069

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“A sail into history”

The Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy has preserved the working Skipjack Martha Lewis to share and... read more

Reviewed 7 July 2016

Brian A

Whiteford, Maryland

“Wonderful Sail”

The ship is being refurbished this year but our sail last October was great. Will go again once... read more

Reviewed 24 October 2013

tomtcam

Corbin City, New Jersey

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The only remaining skipjack in Chesapeake Bay - still runs Oystering trips.

4.5

7 reviews

Excellent72%
Very good28%
Average0%
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7 Jul 2016

“A sail into history”

24 Oct 2013

“Wonderful Sail”

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121 N Union Ave Ste C, Ship docked at Tydings Memorial Park, Havre de Grace, MD 21078-3069

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Brian A

Whiteford, Maryland

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Reviewed 7 July 2016

A sail into history

The Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy has preserved the working Skipjack Martha Lewis to share and keep alive the lore of America's last sailing oyster fleet. As with all wooden workboats Martha requires a gat deal of maintenance which sometimes interferes with her sailing schedule but any...More

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tomtcam

Corbin City, New Jersey

1014

Reviewed 24 October 2013

Wonderful Sail

The ship is being refurbished this year but our sail last October was great. Will go again once she is back in the water. Lots of history and lots od fun.

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michele777us

perryville, maryland

Reviewed 8 June 2013

A+++ Highly Recommend the sail

Great old wooden sailboat. I highly recommend getting a group of people together and going on the Martha Lewis. This boat is a classic skipjack. I rented it for my husbands 50th birthday and we had a great time. Highly recommend making an appointment, we...More

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irimot

Red Bank, New Jersey

3228

Reviewed 2 August 2012

Nice boat ride.

Took relatives out on the skipjack before we went to dinner. They loved it. It was about 1 & 1/2 hour trip and very pleasant. Just wish they would have given some information about skipjacks. The men enjoyed hoisting the sail.

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sdolan54

Bel Air, Maryland

148

Reviewed 10 July 2012

Sailing on the Skipjack Martha Lewis

Spent a recent evening on the historic Skipjack Martha Lewis sailing the Susquehanna Flats where the top of the Chesapeake Bay meets the Susquehanna River in Havre de Grace, MD. A wonderful evening - perfect weather, tasty Margaritas, and knowledgeable crew. If you are looking...More

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Katellan

Tyrone, PA

Reviewed 20 February 2011

Amazing Experience

While visiting friends in the area, my children and I went out for a sunset cruise on the Martha Lewis. I had always wanted to go sailing, and the experience was amazing. The passengers helped to raise the sail, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The crew...More

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DelawarianFemale

Delaware, US

3694

Reviewed 28 August 2010

Family fun cruising the bay!

The Martha Lewis is a v-bottom, two sail bateau built in MD in 1955 (so says the brochure). She is one of the few remaining working dredge boats that make up the Chesapeake Bay oyster fleet, and the last to fish commercially under sail in...More

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