The Kiptopeke Breakwater

In December 1948, nine McCloskey ships were partially sunk to form a ferry breakwater off the coast of Kiptopeke Beach, Virginia.

After the construction of the Chesepeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel, the ferry was put out of business; however, the breakwater still protects the beach and provides a home for coastal fish and birds.

Ships

• S.S. William Foster Cowham
• S.S. John Grant
• S.S. Robert Whitman Lesley
• S.S. Richard Kidder Meade
• S.S. Willard A. Pollard
• S.S. Willis A. Slater
• S.S. Arthur Newell Talbot
• S.S. Edward Thatcher
• S.S. Leonard Chase Wason

Photos

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Source: Dave Temens

 

For more of these great photos,
check out John Rooney's Kiptopeke Photo Collection

Source: Chesepeake Bay To New Bern

Source: The Log of The Jule III

Source: Summer Regional Governor's School

 

Relevant Links

• Chesepeake Bay To New Bern
• The Log of The Jule III
• Kiptopeke State Park
• Aerial Tours Photography of Eastern Shore