1. Braided Boat Fender

Handmade during World War II by German prisoner of war in an Apalachicola marine manufacturing plant.
Circa: 1942 – 1945
Property: On loan from Tallahassee Museum.

 
2. Antique Bronze Book Ends

One of two “Old Ironside” bronze cast bookends. Circa: 1930’s
Property : Donation of Don Lesh.

3. Caulking Irons

Used in ship building and repair in Wakulla County.

Circa: 1930’s

Property: Donation of Dan Hayes.

4. Caulking Mallet

Mallet with dogwood head used in ship building and repair in Wakulla County

Circa: 1930’s

Property: Donation of Dan Hayes.

4. Caulking Hook

Used to pull out the old cotton in gaps between boards during repair of wooden boats. Circa: 1930’s

Property: Donation of Dan Hayes.

5. U. S. Navy Diving Helmet and Breast Plate

Circa: 1962

Property: On loan from Tallahassee Museum.

6. Antique Boat Engine

Caille – “Bantam”

Circa: 1912

Property: On loan from Bill Osborne
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7. Fog Horn

Circa: 1940

Property: On loan from Bill Osborne.

8. Harpoon Head

Used for spearing fish such as flounder.

Circa: 1940

Property: On loan from Bill Osborne.

9. Sounding Lead

Used to collect a sample of the substrate. The cavity in the bottom was filled with wax. When dropped to the bottom, sand, gravel, shells, or other material would stick to the wax. This provided a clue to the fishermen when searching for prime fishing spots.

Circa: 1920s

Property: Donation of Larry Tucker.

10. Replica of Mr. Outz’sBow Skiff

By the first half of the 20th century, almost everyone in the Big Bend had a model bow skiff. Built of 16-foot old-growth cypress lumber, these vessels became the standard for commercial fishermen. People rowed, poled, sailed, and paddled them through creeks, bayous, and coastal waters. The original and replica were built with hand tools.

Circa: 1930’s

Property : On loan from Pat Hodges.