Site of Colonial Shipyard - GHM 025-66 - Chatham Co., GA
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N 31° 56.548 W 081° 06.474
17R E 489801 N 3534063
Located on Shipyard Rd, 0.2 mile east of Ferguson Rd., Savannah.
Waymark Code: WM4M07
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2008
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Approximately 300 yards northeast of this marker there was located in colonial days a shipyard where at least one vessel capable of engaging in overseas trade was built. The creek on which it stood is known as Shipyard Creek.
The site of the shipyard was on the Beaulieu (or Bewlie) plantation of John Morel and was favorable for shipbuilding activities because of its accessibility to the Vernon River and the plentiful supply of live oak in the vicinity.
Here, in December, 1774, Daniel Giroud, shipbuilder, constructed the brig 'Bewlie,' a vessel of 200 tons burden. In reporting the launching of the ship the 'Georgia Gazette' stated that 'those who are judges say she is well built and of the best materials, particularly her frame.' During the American Revolution Giroud assisted in the construction of several Continental row galleys which saw service in Georgia waters.
GHM 025-66 Georgia Historical Commission 1958
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: GHM 025-66
Date: 1958
Sponsor: Not listed
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