Starting with the dugout canoes the Jamestown settlers found in use, this short study traces the boats of colonial Virginia: pinnaces built in the colony, the wreck of the Sea Venture in Bermuda and the building of the Deliverance and Patience, Argall’s shipyard at Point Comfort, shipbuilding on plantations, and the regulation of ferries.
A concise, well-sourced look at the maritime side of early Virginia for history enthusiasts. Download the free EPUB.