What is the name of New Jersey's official tall ship?

JennySmall

Drumthwacket Princeton Public Library New Jersey Links - Historical Museums May 31 07, 7:07 AM

McGruff

With a length of 110' and a draft of 7', the A.J. Meerwald was built in 1928 as an oyster dredger suited to the waters of the Delaware Bay. After the decline of oystering in New Jersey, and after a stint as a Coast Guard vessel during World War II, the ship fell into disrepair. Starting in 1988, the schooner was restored through the efforts and contributions of many individuals, corporations, and foundations. The vessel was put back into service in 1996, and became the official tall ship of New Jersey in 1998. http://mysite.verizon.net/rpedwards/schooner.htm May 31 07, 7:10 AM

McGruff

Drumthwacket is the name of the official residence of the governor of New Jersey. I'm not finding a reference to a tall ship by that name, or that perhaps the estate was named after a ship of that name, but I haven't looked extensively into the origin of the name. http://www.drumthwacket.org/ May 31 07, 8:00 AM

lanfranco

I lived for several years in Princeton, NJ, where Drumthwacket is located, and I don't believe it has any connection with a ship. The name is Scottish Gaelic and means "wooded hill." I believe New Jersey's tall ship may be the A.J. Meerwald: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.J._Meerwald_(ship) May 31 07, 9:39 AM

lanfranco

Oh, sorry, McGruff, I didn't read thoroughly. May 31 07, 9:41 AM