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OLIVER'S GIFT (log canoe)

Davidsonville, Maryland • Anne Arundel County

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About This Property

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Oliver's Gift is a historic log canoe, a type of sailing vessel traditionally used for fishing and commerce on the Chesapeake Bay. Crafted from a single hollowed-out tree trunk, it represents a unique and enduring form of maritime technology.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
9/18/1985
Other Names
State Survey #aa-375

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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