Dan River Batteau

[JEM]

Stumbled upon this while we were in Rockingham County, NC. Thought you all might enjoy a bit of history.

This boat was so big I couldn't get a good picture capturing all 40 feet! If anyone wants the original larger sized pictures, let me know.

 

[FlaMike]

Thanks, Mat!

I really appreciate any post on the historical background of boats like this.

Mike S.
Spring Hill, FL

 

[JEM]

It was neat to see. Thing was a monster!

I wish there was some history on the builders and such.

 

[mike]

Very cool big a$$ed boat!

What was the method of propulsion? Paddles? Oars? Sail? Mules? Dilithium crystals?

Thanks for posting!

Mike

 

[JEM]

Very cool big a$$ed boat!

What was the method of propulsion? Paddles? Oars? Sail? Mules? Dilithium crystals?

Thanks for posting!

Mike

Push poles and sculling.

 

[stickbow]

If you like discussion of historical boats, the "Boatwright's shop" forum at Frontier Folk has had a ton of threads over the years. Not suggesting anyone leave here - just offering a source for more discussion: http://frontierfolk.net/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=20

 

[mike]

Thanks, Matt. I'm guessing the sculling oar must have a pretty big surface area.

Thanks, Stickbow. That one is bookmarked. It looks like some interesting browsing.

Mike