Stories from the Carolina Sounds
The two masted and gaff-rigged "Lady
Maryland" is a full size replica of a "pungy schooner".
An elegant work boat of a kind that used to transport perishable cargo
and luxury items.
Photo by Thad Koza
Work Boats of the Carolina Sounds
Contributions of old photos, articles and stories of work boats and waterman from the northeastern area of coastal North Carolina are welcome, especially those from a hundred years ago and before and especially from the era of sail and the beginning of steam power. Please contact me before sending anything by email. Thank you!
Prepared by John McGowan and Other Descendants of Carolina Watermen
Copyright 
2005
Carolina Work Boats Project