Oyster Skiff, St. George Island, Fl.
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dimples1
N 29° 41.958 W 084° 46.104
16R E 715906 N 3287549
An oyster skiff displayed at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park, St. George island, Fl.
Waymark Code: WM7M8J
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2009
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This skiff is the most common type of boat used for harvesting oysters in Apalachicola Bay. this unique boat is able to cross open bodies of rough water and has a shallow enough draft to to cross tidal flats. Used for many years, these harvesting boats are usually homemade and vary from 19 to 25 feet long. Features include a flat bottom, wide decks, and small cabin at the stern. Wide decks are useful for standing on while operating the tongs to collect the oysters. (text taken from a sign by the boat)