Peggy of New Point

This article appeared in the Jan. 2016 issue of "The Broadside, The Voice of the Mathews Maritime Foundation." PEGGY’s Year-In-Review... As she celebrated her ninetieth birthday in 2015, our flagship, PEGGY of New Point was off to the official start of her new career. Her season began with a trip to Keith Ruse’s Deltaville Boatyard for the annual haul-out, hull inspection and painting. At this time, PEGGY underwent a professional marine survey. Followng an especially thorough inspection, PEGGY received an outstanding report card. After being re-launched, she was off to an informal homecoming/reception in Davis Creek. PEGGY tied-up at Captain Lowery Hudgins’ dock, in the same location where she regularly moored during her years of harvesting crabs through the winter dredging season. Many of her “old friends” were on-hand to visit with PEGGY as she returned once more to her official homeport. Next, PEGGY sailed for Norfolk to be honored as this year’s le...

Volunteers prep the Peggy's original pilothouse for the annual Mathews Christmas parade this weekend. 

Dave Machen presents a thank you award to Keith Ruse of Deltaville Boatyard. The Mathews Maritime Foundation is so grateful to  Deltaville Boatyard for their  support of the Peggy of New Point's annual haul-outs.  Also present were George Pongonis and Bob Gamisch.

Volunteer, Dave, towed the Peggy's original pilot house to the museum this morning and put it in the new carport. So grateful to have it under cover!

Hi all, we received these photos from Jane Partin showing  Peggy  getting ready to leave Davis Creek on her way down to Harborfest. It was a little cloudy, a little rainy, but still such a beautiful sight. Made for some gorgeous pics too. Many thanks to Jane, and Dave for sharing and always keeping us up-to-date. Guys and dolls, all your hard work sure has paid off. A lot goes into keeping an old wooden boat like this afloat and looking so good. This is a community effort, and we sure are proud. Davis Creek, Mathews County, VA  90 years old, and still working.  In case you haven't seen it, Jane Partin has created a beautiful watercolor of the Peggy of New Point for the foundation. You can get your very own copy, and help us raise a little money in the meantime. Jane's  contact info... Peggy was built in 1925 by Harry A. Hudgins of Peary, VA, for Walter Burroughs of New Point. She was named for Walter and Birdie's younger dau...

Spectacular views from the Norfolk waterfront. On our way, colors flying. Gorgeous day. George and the crew bringing her in. Looking good Peggy . We're in good company down here. Enjoying Harborfest. Come on down and visit.

Hi all, getting the Peggy ready for this year's Harborfest at the Norfolk waterfront, June 5-7. The Chesapeake Bay Workboat (our Virginia state boat) Parade will be Saturday, June 6, at 2:30pm.  Elizabeth River Tug Muster will be Saturday at 4:30, and the Workboat Race will be Sunday at 12:30. For a list of maritime events, click here . See you there!