ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — A video of the Maryland Dove, captured by deckhand and interpreter Noah Busby, was posted to Facebook on Dec. 16. Busby filmed the Dove being hauled out for the winter. During the frigid months, the historic recreation will undergo repairs to prepare it for spring.
Though the new iteration of the beloved Dove doesn’t embark on the same ocean-spanning journeys as the original, it still requires basic maintenance each year to repair cracks and other common issues.
Decay is common in wooden ships due to moisture, especially compared to steel vessels. The Dove may also receive a new coat of paint in 2025, which is important for historic recreations.
Busby’s clip shows the Maryland Dove at Dennis Point, and commenters on Facebook have expressed a deep respect for the vessel and what its replica represents to the Southern Maryland community…