1928 Named: A.J. MEERWALD for the Meerwald family of South Dennis Flag: United States
1942-06 The Maritime Commission commandeered the A. J. Meerwald under the War Powers Act. She was turned over to the US Coast Guard who outfitted her as a fireboat, most of her sailing rig being removed.
1947-01 Returned to the Meerwalds.
1947-09 Sold to Clyde A. Phillips who used her as an oyster dredge under power.
1959 Sold to Cornelius (Nicky) Campbell who outfitted her for surf clamming. She operated primarily as a clam dredge.
Late 1970's Retired
1989 Donated to the Schooner Project
1995 The A. J. Meerwald was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
1998 Earth Day, the A.J. MEERWALD was designated New Jersey's official tall ship by Governor Christine Whitman.
2002: Delaware Bay Schooner Project becomes the Bayshore Discovery Project.
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