Heritage of the Chesapeake

Shows the daily activities of the men who sail the "shipjacks" of Chesapeake Bay, dredging oysters. Illustrates how dredges are used to scrape the bottom of the bay for oysters. Shows how the oysters are hauled aboard and sorted. Highlights the history of the disappearing sailing vessels., Shows the daily activities of the men who sail the "shipjacks" of Chesapeake Bay, dredging oysters. Illustrates how dredges are used to scrape the bottom of the bay for oyseters. Shows how the oysters are hauled aboard and sorted. Highlights the history of the disappearing sailing vessels.