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AJ MEERWALD FACTS
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Description
The A.J. Meerwald is a restored oyster schooner and is now the state ship of New Jersey. The ship has an oak hull and is powered by sail and has an auxiliary engine. She can carry 44 passengers.
Destinations
The ship is used for educational purposes with numerous programs for schools and the public. She can also be chartered for company events, birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.
History
The A.J. Meerwald was built on Delaware Bayshore in South Jersey in 1928 and used in the local oyster fishery. after the collapse of the oyster fishing industry in 1957, she was used as a clam dredge until the 1970's. Today the ship is used for educational programs by the Bayshore Discovery Project. The ship was included in the National Register of historic places in 1995.
Ship Summary
| Operator: | Bayshore Discovery Project | | Built by: | Charles H. Stowman & Sons shipyard, Delaware Bayshore, South Jersey | | Date Completed: | 1928 | | Gross Tonnage: | 57 | | Length: | 26 m | | Width: | 6.7 m | | Passengers: | 45 |
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