National Register of Historic Places
TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye)
TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) is a historic place in Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 80001799.
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TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye)
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About this place
What is TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye)?
The William B. Tennison is a Chesapeake Bay bugeye built in 1899 and converted to an oyster buy-boat in 1906–07. With the conversion her sail rig was removed and an engine inserted, and is the only surviving example of this conversion. Her construction marks a transition between log construction and plank construction. She is homeported at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland. The Tennison is reputed to be the second oldest licensed passenger vessel in the United States.
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Listing details
- Name
- TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye)
- City
- Solomons
- County
- Calvert County
- State
- Maryland
- Listed on the National Register
- March 27, 1980
- NRIS reference number
- 80001799
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 38.33121, -76.46318
When was TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) listed on the National Register?
TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1980.
Where is TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) located?
TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) is located in Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland at approximately 38.33121, -76.46318. See the map above.
Is TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. TENNISON, WM. B. (Chesapeake Bay Bugeye) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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