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The [[schooner]] '''''J. & E. Riggin''''', a [[National Historic Landmark]], was built on the [[Maurice River]] in [[Dorchester, New Jersey|Dorchester]], [[New Jersey]] in 1927.<ref name="nhlsum"/><ref>While the NHL summary states she was built in 1927, the NRIS system reports it was built in 1886.{{clarify |reason=Where does NRIS say that? |date=September 2012}}</ref> Charles Riggin had her built for his [[oyster]] dredging fleet and named her after his sons, Jacob and Edward. They all captained her at one time or another on the [[Delaware Bay]]. She was always known as a quick, light air vessel and her speed was proven in 1929 when she handily won the only official Oyster Dredging Race in the Delaware Bay. She was used for oyster-dredging until the 1940s, when the fishing regulations changed. The Riggin family sold her and she was converted to power to begin fishing for groundfish and mackerel in [[Cape Cod]] and [[Long Island Sound]].{{citation needed |date=May 2008}}
The [[schooner]] '''''J. & E. Riggin''''', a [[National Historic Landmark]], was built on the [[Maurice River]] in [[Dorchester, New Jersey|Dorchester]], [[New Jersey]] in 1927.<ref name="nhlsum"/> She is one of a small number of surviving two-masted schooners, once one of the most common sailing ships in North American waters. Now based in [[Rockland, Maine]], she serves as a "windjammer" offering sailing cruises to tourists.
==History==
Charles Riggin had her built for his dredging [[oyster schooner]] fleet and named her after his sons, Jacob and Edward. They all captained her at one time or another on the [[Delaware Bay]]. She was always known as a quick, light air vessel and her speed was proven in 1929 when she handily won the only official Oyster Dredging Race in the Delaware Bay. She was used for oyster-dredging until the 1940s, when the fishing regulations changed. The Riggin family sold her and she was converted to power to begin fishing for groundfish and mackerel in [[Cape Cod]] and [[Long Island Sound]].<ref name="nrhpinv2"/>
In the early 1970s she was bought by Dave and Sue Allen and converted from a fishing vessel to a passenger carrying vessel which is what she remains. Her engine was removed and cabins added below to create space for guests. The current owners bought her from the Allens in 1998.{{citation needed |date=May 2008}}
In the early 1970s she was bought by Dave and Sue Allen and converted from a fishing vessel to a passenger carrying vessel which is what she remains. Her engine was removed and cabins added below to create space for guests.<ref name="nrhpinv2"/> She is part of the Maine Windjammer fleet, carrying vacationers on 3-, 4- and 6-day sailing trips in [[Penobscot Bay]], Maine. Her homeport is [[Rockland, Maine]] and her sailing grounds range from [[Boothbay Harbor, Maine]] to [[Bar Harbor, Maine]].{{citation needed |date=May 2008}} Much of her deck, underwater planking and frames are original.


''J. & E. Riggin'' was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.<ref name="nhlsum" /><ref name="nrhpinv2">
''J. & E. Riggin'' was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.<ref name="nhlsum" /><ref name="nrhpinv2">
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== Present ==
== Description ==
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''J. & E. Riggin''{{'}}s sparred length is {{convert|120|ft}}, {{convert|89|ft}} on deck, {{convert|23|ft}} at the beam and draws {{convert|7|ft}} with the centerboard up. She is a bald-headed [[schooner]] with low sides and a spoon bow, using a yawl boat for auxiliary power as one might a small tug boat to maneuver the vessel on and off the dock and when she is becalmed.<ref name="nrhpinv2"/>
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''J. & E. Riggin'' is part of the Maine Windjammer fleet, carrying 24 adventure vacationers and [[ecotourist]]s on 3-, 4- and 6-day sailing trips in [[Penobscot Bay]], Maine. Her homeport is [[Rockland, Maine]] and her sailing grounds range from [[Boothbay Harbor, Maine]] to [[Bar Harbor, Maine]].{{citation needed |date=May 2008}} Much of her deck, underwater planking and frames are original.

She is currently owned by Jon Finger and Anne Mahle.

== Statistics ==
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''J. & E. Riggin''{{'}}s sparred length is {{convert|120|ft}}, {{convert|89|ft}} on deck, {{convert|23|ft}} at the beam and draws {{convert|7|ft}} with the centerboard up. She is a bald-headed [[schooner]] with low sides and an elegant spoon bow, using a yawl boat for auxiliary power as one might a small tug boat to maneuver the vessel on and off the dock and when she is becalmed.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of schooners]]
* [[List of schooners]]
* [[List of National Historic Landmarks in Maine]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places in Knox County, Maine]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
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{{Registered Historic Places}}
*[http://www.mainewindjammer.com/ Official web site]

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{{National Register of Historic Places}}


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Latest revision as of 05:09, 7 August 2023

J. & E. Riggin image from June 23, 2022 during a sailing tour in Maine.
History
Launched1927
General characteristics
Length120 ft (37 m) LOA
Beam23 ft (7.0 m)
Draft7 ft (2.1 m) (centerboard up)
J. & E. Riggin (Schooner)
J. & E. Riggin (schooner) is located in Maine
J. & E. Riggin (schooner)
J. & E. Riggin (schooner) is located in the United States
J. & E. Riggin (schooner)
LocationRockland Harbor, Rockland, Maine
Coordinates44°6′26″N 69°6′23″W / 44.10722°N 69.10639°W / 44.10722; -69.10639
Built1927
ArchitectStowaman's Shipyard
NRHP reference No.91002062
Significant dates
Added to NRHP4 December 1991[1]
Designated NHL4 December 1992[2]

The schooner J. & E. Riggin, a National Historic Landmark, was built on the Maurice River in Dorchester, New Jersey in 1927.[2] She is one of a small number of surviving two-masted schooners, once one of the most common sailing ships in North American waters. Now based in Rockland, Maine, she serves as a "windjammer" offering sailing cruises to tourists.

History

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Charles Riggin had her built for his dredging oyster schooner fleet and named her after his sons, Jacob and Edward. They all captained her at one time or another on the Delaware Bay. She was always known as a quick, light air vessel and her speed was proven in 1929 when she handily won the only official Oyster Dredging Race in the Delaware Bay. She was used for oyster-dredging until the 1940s, when the fishing regulations changed. The Riggin family sold her and she was converted to power to begin fishing for groundfish and mackerel in Cape Cod and Long Island Sound.[3]

In the early 1970s she was bought by Dave and Sue Allen and converted from a fishing vessel to a passenger carrying vessel which is what she remains. Her engine was removed and cabins added below to create space for guests.[3] She is part of the Maine Windjammer fleet, carrying vacationers on 3-, 4- and 6-day sailing trips in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Her homeport is Rockland, Maine and her sailing grounds range from Boothbay Harbor, Maine to Bar Harbor, Maine.[citation needed] Much of her deck, underwater planking and frames are original.

J. & E. Riggin was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.[2][3]

Description

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J. & E. Riggin's sparred length is 120 feet (37 m), 89 feet (27 m) on deck, 23 feet (7.0 m) at the beam and draws 7 feet (2.1 m) with the centerboard up. She is a bald-headed schooner with low sides and a spoon bow, using a yawl boat for auxiliary power as one might a small tug boat to maneuver the vessel on and off the dock and when she is becalmed.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "J. & E. Riggin (schooner)". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on September 23, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c d Delgado, James P. (October 31, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: J. & E. Riggin / Two-masted schooner J. & E. Riggin" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved September 2, 2012. and
    "Accompanying photos, exterior and interior, from 1990" (pdf). Retrieved September 2, 2012.
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