While the name Dory can be used for a lot of different boats, this boat from the St. Clements Island Museum is a member of the specific type of boat known as the potomac dory. Most dory boats are made of long wide planks of wood with a relatively flat bottom. The potomac Dory was unique partially because it’s planks ran from bow to stern rather than across the beam. This boat, named the Doris C, was refurbished with the help of prison labor and it can be viewed by anyone who wishes to make the trip to Colton’s point.
For more information, you can view the historic marker about the boat. Or see the planking of the boat in the pictures below.
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