Delaware, Sussex County, Bethel
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With the incorporation of the Lewisville Marine
Railway Company in 1871, Bethel’s reputation as
a center for ship repair and construction was
firmly established. Approximately 40 vessels
were built here before the last ship was
launched in 1918. Many were “sailing rams”,
uniquely designed and among the largest type
of sailing vessels constructed in the Chesapeake
Bay area.
(Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
With the incorporation of the Lewisville Marine
Railway Company in 1871, Bethel’s reputation as
a center for ship repair and construction was
firmly established. Approximately 40 vessels
were built here before the last ship was
launched in 1918. Many were “sailing rams”,
uniquely designed and among the largest type
of sailing vessels constructed in the Chesapeake
Bay area.(Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.