John DuBois Maritime Museum - Greenwich, NJ
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N 39° 23.598 W 075° 20.484
18S E 470601 N 4360478
Small Maritime Museum displaying artifacts from the South Jersey maritime industry and the height of the oyster fishing days in the Delaware Bay.
Waymark Code: WM9855
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2010
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This small museum if operated by the Cumberland Historical Society and is located in Greenwich, NJ. On display are many artifacts from the 19th and 20th century maritime and fishing industries. Of particular note are those artifacts that pertain to the oyster fishing industry which was strong in this area in the mid to last 1800s, but fell off in the 20th century due to pollution and over fishing. Also on display are engines and parts from Hettinger, in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, which was once one of the nation's pre-eminent builders.
Museum Address:
949 Ye Greate Street
Greenwich, NJ USA
08323
Museum Website: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
April through November by appointment only.
Cost: Not Listed
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