Mathew’s Deck Boat Peggy Marks Her First 100 Years with a Painting by John Barber Mathews-built deck boat, Peggy, will mark her first 100-years in 2025. As part of the commemoration, Mathews Maritime Foundation has commissioned renowned artist John Barber to depict Peggy at work, off New Point Comfort light. Built by Harry Hudgins in …
Heritage Day 2023
The Mathews Maritime Heritage Festival is back this year and will take place both at the Museum at 482 Main Street AND at the Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop on Old Ferry Rd. There will be music, food, activities and exhibits, storytelling, boats, and lots of rich maritime history. When: Saturday, 9/30/23Time: 10AM-4PMWhere: Mathews Maritime Museum …
Freya Sailing to Gwynn’s Island
John Bonner departed on his drive to Florida this morning! He was pulling a trailer loaded with tools and gear that will be used before and during the voyage up to Virginia. He will meet with his brother Bob and crew in St. Augustine where the journey will begin. A cinematographer will accompany John along …
Mathews High School Involved
Students From Mr. Applegate’s Engineering Class at Mathews High School will be helping to compile and distribute Information about Freya’s Journey home to Gwynn’s Island. Sam Carmine, Shawn Davis and Alec Thompson (pictured above) will use social media outlets in conjunction with a GPS tracking system to chronicle the journey of Freya all the way …
Freya Trip Preparation
I was in St. Augustine, FL during the last weeks of October working with others to prepare Freya for her return to Gwynn’s Island (left to right pictured above: Bob Bonner, John Bonner, Donnie Pressley and Robie Bonner). The engine was first on the list: all fluids and filters were changed and she started right …