In the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s working Shipyard, Winnie Estelle is nearly ready for its return to the water.

 

In our latest update on the refit of the 1920 Chesapeake Bay buyboat, Marine Mechanic Mark Newberg takes us below deck to the engine room to highlight the new six-cylinder, 325 hp John Deere engine and the care that has gone into its installation.

 

CBMM members are invited to learn more at Member Night in the Shipyard on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 5-7pm. This is a chance to meet our team of talented shipwrights and get the latest updates on Winnie Estelle‘s refit and more ongoing and upcoming projects while enjoying light refreshments. Our friends from LYON Rum will also be on hand for tastings and to-go bottle sales. And, you’re encouraged to invite a friend, so they can get a taste of all that CBMM has to offer!

 

To support Shipyard projects like this one, make a gift to CBMM’s Annual Fund. Your donations further our mission and help us maintain a tangible connection to the Chesapeake’s rich story of boatbuilding through the incredible work of our shipwrights and apprentices. Give today!