F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat)
National Register of Historic Places

F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat)

Deltaville, Middlesex County, Virginia
Listed
August 21, 2012
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000544

About this property

F.D. Crockett is a Poquoson-style Chesapeake Bay log-built oyster buy-boat, built in 1924 in Seaford, Virginia, by Alexander Gaines. The length of the boat is 62.8 feet (19.1 m) overall, 55.8 foot keel length, with a beam of 15.7 feet and draft of 4.6 feet. The gross tonnage is 28, net tonnage 16. The F.D. Crockett was built primarily for freight hauling and the buying and transporting of produce. She is ported at the Deltaville Maritime Museum near Deltaville, Virginia. She is on display for educational purposes and travels the Chesapeake Bay as an ambassador for the museum. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

287 Jackson Creek Rd.
Deltaville, Middlesex County, Virginia
37.55559, -76.32255

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat)

This page lists F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat). A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Hesse
Industrial
3.8 mi
Donk's Theatre
Industrial
5.7 mi
Wilton
Industrial
5.8 mi
Prospect
Industrial
7.4 mi
Lower Church
Industrial
7.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Gwynn's Island
1776Revolutionary War
3.2 mi
Action at Gwynn's Island
1776Revolutionary War
3.4 mi
Action at Gwynn's Island (1776)
1776Revolutionary War
3.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) listed on the National Register?

F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 2012.

What type of historic resource is F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat)?

F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat)?

The period of significance for F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.

Can I research the history near F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat)?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Middlesex County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Middlesex County.

Explore MiddlesexCounty ›

More historic places in Virginia

Browse all historic places in Virginia.

View Virginiahistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

Virginia history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

Virginiahistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near F.D. CROCKETT (log deck boat) will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report