You might want to contact Mystic Seaport, in Mystic CT. www.mysticseaport.org/welcome.html Bertha Hall Plainfield, CT. ----- Original Message ----- From: Barbara Barnett <barneyt@bellatlantic.net> To: <NJMONMOU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 1:04 AM Subject: [NJMONMOU] Coasting Vessel > We have found reference to some early Monmouth shore dwellers in > association with the term "coasting vessel". From what I've been able > to put together, these boats carried cargo between New York, > Philadelphia, and as far as Virginia. > > I've seen occasional mention of these boats being made but have never > yet seen a drawing of one, so have no idea how big they were, what > shape, etc. > > Anyone have any clues. > > Thanks. > > Barbara > >