Privateer Media ~ 17th, 18th & 19th Century Historical Boats for Hire

About Privateer Media, LLC

f you're looking for functional classic and historical boats, we have them. With our base of operations located just ninety minutes from New York City and with resources stretching from North Carolina to New England and Canada, we've developed the largest network of privately owned period watercraft, many of which can be trailered and taken just about anywhere.

Boats on the Hudson River - Photo by Dan Huckel

Working with boats is our passion and our experience stems from Tall Ship training and open water sailing. We've worked with historical vessels on the Delaware River & Bay, Lake George, Lake Champlain, Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, the Potomac River, Hudson River, Virginia Beach, Cape Cod, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. As a Marine Coordinator we take with us all of the equipment needed to support the boats on the water and production set. The boats that we represent were either built or restored by their crews, and we bring along exemplary technical experience with every boat we use.

The following boats are a sampling of the over five-dozen period craft that we currently represent for film and production work. If you need additional photos of any of the boats shown on this list please let us know. Also available are a number of power skiffs that we've used as camera boats. We encourage you to discuss your project with us so that we can pair the right boats to suit your needs and historical interpretation. Our team of nautical historians and classic boat owners provides us with a unique resource pool for period boats and related maritime items. Chances are if we don't have what you're looking for, it's not there to be found.

OAT SPECIFICATIONS

BOAT #1
A 30-ton replica of an 18th Century New England “pinky” schooner.

Construction: Wood.
Length Overall: 70'
Length On Deck: 48'
Beam: 14'
Draft: 5'
Crew: 4-15
Sail: Two-masted gaff-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Auxiliary diesel engine, two deck guns, three swivel guns. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

Gondola BOAT #2
A full-scale replica of an 18th century gondola/gunboat of the type used at the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776.

Construction: Plank on oak.
Length: 53' 2"
Beam: 15' 2"
Draft: 23"
Rowing stations: Twelve oars.
Crew: 15-44
Sail: Single-masted square sail and topsail.
Keel: Flat keel.
Accessories: One 12-pounder cannon, two 9-pounder cannon, eight swivel guns. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #3
A full-scale replica of an 18th/19 century American keelboat.

Construction: Marine plywood on oak.
Length: 40'
Beam: 8'
Draft: 13"
Rowing stations: Six oars.
Crew: 3-16
Sail: Single-masted square rigged.
Keel: Flat keel.
Accessories: Swivel gun; All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Arkansas

Gig BOAT #4
A Bantry Bay Gig, also called an 18th century Admiral's Barge, built on the lines of the original French boat captured in Ireland in 1796. This type of boat was used by many of the world's navies during the 18th and early 19th century.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak,
copper riveted.
Length: 38' 2"
Beam: 6' 9"
Rowing stations: Ten oars single banked.
Crew: 11-15
Sail: Two-masted lug rig with a sprit-rigged sail aft.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

Battoe BOAT #5
A replica of a French and Indian War batteau. The plans were generated from archaeological remains found in Lake George, NY. She is undoubtedly one of the most accurate batteau replicas in North America. Due to the age and condition of this vessel, it is currently available as a dry prop only.

Construction: White pine on white oak.
Length: 33'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Four oars. plus one steering oar.
Crew: 5-25
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #6
A historically accurate English longboat replica circa 1605 suitable for transporting and landing large crews.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak,
galvanized fasteners.
Length: 32'
Beam: 8'
Rowing stations: Eight oars single banked.
Crew: 9-20
Sail: Single-masted lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

Battoe BOAT #7
An 18th/19th century sailing batteau.

Construction: Pine on red oak.
Length: 32'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Seven oars, plus one
steering oar.
Crew: 7-12
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #8
An 18th/19th century batteau.

Construction: Pine on oak.
Length: 32'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Eight oars, plus one steering oar.
Crew: 8-12
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun; one-pounder carriage gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Eastern Ontario/ Upstate New York

Battoe BOAT #9
An 18th/19th century batteau.

Construction: Ash plank on oak & ash.
Length: 32'
Beam: 5' 8"
Rowing stations: Four oars, plus one
steering oar.
Crew: 5-10
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: Three swivel guns, two anchors. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #10
A 16th/17th/18th century shallop.

Construction: Juniper on oak.
Length: 31'
Beam: 8'
Rowing stations: Ten oars.
Crew: 7-25
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom with leeboards.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Virginia

BOAT #11
An 18th/19th century Cataraqui River batteau.

Construction: Pine on oak.
Length: 31'
Beam: 6'
Rowing stations: Six oars, plus one
steering oar.
Crew: 8-12
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Eastern Ontario/ Upstate New York

Schooner BOAT #12
A accurately scaled replica of an 18th century colonial schooner.

Construction: Pine on
mahogany, cedar decks
Length: 30' (40' with bowsprit)
Beam: 8' 6"
Sail: Two-masted gaff-rigged
with headsails.
Keel: Full - Draws 6'
Accessories: Inboard diesel;
all necessary Coast Guard
safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #13
An 18th/19th century longboat or workboat capable of carrying a large cargo under oars or sail.

Construction: Cypress.
Length: 30'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Eight oars.
Crew: 9-18
Sail: Two-masted gaff-rigged.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: North Carolina

BOAT #14
An 18th/19th century batteau.

Construction: Pine on pine.
Length: 29' 6"
Beam: 6' 5"
Rowing stations: Eight oars, plus one
steering oar.
Crew: 5-15
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New Jersey

BOAT #15
A representation of an 18th/19th century longboat or coastal shallop. The paint scheme and rig have been altered from time to time to suit various purposes and time periods.

Construction: Oak, pine & spruce on a painted aluminum hull.
Length: 27' (34' with bowsprit).
Beam: 7' 6"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew Capacity: 9–25
Sails: Gaff mainsail, inner and outer jibs, topsail and mizzen.
Keel: Shoal draft keel w/ 5.5 foot centerboard.
Accessories: 22" swivel cannon, 30 lb. grapnel anchor, hidden auxiliary outboard, extensive flag locker, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #16
A representation of an 18th/19th century longboat or coastal shallop.

Construction: Oak & pine on a painted fiberglass hull.
Length: 27' (41' with bowsprit & mizzen boom).
Beam: 6' 1"
Rowing Stations: Five oars single-banked.
Crew Capacity: 6–15
Sails: Gunter-rigged mainsail, inner and outer jibs, gaff-rigged mizzen.
Keel: Shoal draft keel w/ 5.5 foot centerboard.
Accessories: 23" bronze swivel cannon, anchor, hidden auxiliary outboard, extensive flag locker, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #17
A representation of an 18th/19th century longboat or coastal shallop.

Construction: Oak & pine on a painted fiberglass hull.
Length: 27' (36' with bowsprit).
Beam: 6' 1"
Rowing Stations: Five oars single-banked.
Crew Capacity: 6–15
Sails: Gaff-rigged mainsail, inner and outer jibs.
Keel: Shoal draft keel w/ 5.5 foot centerboard.
Accessories: Iron swivel cannon, anchor, hidden auxiliary outboard, extensive flag locker, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

Pinky BOAT #18
A Crotch Island Pinky - A traditional general purpose double-ended sailing vessel; a very stable sailer and suitable for use as a 19th century and early 20th century pleasure craft and work boat.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, copper riveted.
Length: 26'
Beam: 7' 5"
Rowing stations: None.
Crew: 2-8
Sail: Two-masted sprit-rigged ketch.
Keel: Full keel with centerboard.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #19
A replica of an 1812 British Gunboat, representative of similar vessels that were used on the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay during the late 18th and early 19th century.

Construction: Aluminum with wood cladding.
Length: 25' hull, 35' overall
Beam: 8'
Draft: 2'6" centerboard up, 5'6" centerboard down.
Rowing stations: Six oars single.
Crew: 5-15
Sail: Gaff rigged topsail cutter with a lug rigged maintopsail, a jib topsail and a split course.
Keel: Full keel with centerboard.
Accessories: One 2-pounder bow gun; two 2-pounder swivels; extensive flag locker; hidden auxiliary outboard. Speaking trumpet, cat-o-nine-tails, anchor, wooden boathook. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #20
An traditionally built 18th/19th century military whaleboat. It is currently out of the water awaiting maintenance and available as a dry prop only.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak.
Length: 25'
Beam: 6'
Rowing stations: Five.
Crew: 3-10
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #21 & #22
Two representations of an 18th/19th century naval cutter or longboat, boasting all wood construction with a period gaff sail rig.

Construction: Wood, carvel planked.
Length: 24'
Beam: 7' 3"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew Capacity: 4–15
Sails: Two-masted gaff rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Swivel cannon, anchor, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Nova Scotia, CANADA

BOAT #23
A traditionally built 18th century Hudson River pettiauger.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak with oak bottom planks.
Length: 24'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Six.
Crew: 4-14
Sail: Under construction.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: Swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

Battoe BOAT #24
An 18th/19th century sailing batteau.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, copper riveted.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Seven oars.
Crew: 7-13
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

Battoe BOAT #25
An 18th/19th century sailing batteau.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak,
copper riveted.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Five oars.
Crew: 7-11
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

Battoe BOAT #26
A traditional built sailing dory with the lines of an 18th century batteau.

Construction: Pine on white oak.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5' 5"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew: 5-8
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib, headsail and topsail.
Keel: Flat bottomed; daggerboard.
Accessories: 16" one pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

Battoe BOATS #27 & #28
Two traditional built sailing dories, nearly identical to BOAT #26 listed above.

Construction: Pine on white oak.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5' 5"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew: 5-8
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with headsail.
Keel: Flat bottomed; daggerboard.
Accessories: 16" one pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont & New York

Battoe BOAT #29
A representation of an 18th/19th century bateau.

Construction: Birch marine ply on oak, oak trim.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-8
Sail: Square-rigged, loose footed. All hemp rigging.
Keel: Flat bottom with skeg and leeboard.
Accessories: Anchor, forged mooring stake, forged boat hook, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ohio

Longboat BOAT #30
This is a fine representation of an 18th/19th century naval cutter or longboat, boasting all wood construction with a period lug rig.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak
Length: 22'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Six oars.
Crew Capacity: 7-12
Sails: Lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Swivel gun, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #31
This is a fine representation of an 18th/19th century naval cutter or longboat, boasting all wood construction with a period gaff sail rig.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak; mahogany trim.
Length: 22' (26' with bowsprit)
Beam: 6' 6"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew Capacity: 9-18
Sails: Gaff mainsail with staysail & jib.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun. Lanterns, two boarding pikes, speaking trumpet, leather and canvas water buckets, boat hooks, telescope & compass, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

Sharpie BOAT #32
A representation of an early 19th century work boat, built on the lines of a Chesapeake double-ended Sharpie.

Construction: Marine-ply and pine over oak.
Length: 22'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-8
Sail: Two-masted gaff-rigged ketch.
Keel: Flat-bottomed with centerboard.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

Jollyboat BOAT #33
An accurate replica of an 18th/19th century ship's boat or jolly boat.

Construction: Cedar on oak.
Length: 20'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Four oars.
Crew Capacity: 3-7
Sails: Two-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #34
A Sea Bright Skiff built by Charles Hankins & Sons of Lavalette, New Jersey sometime in the latter part of the last century. Having the correct hull design for a period skiff, the craft was retrofitted to serve as an 18th/19th century skiff, jollyboat or small cutter.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 20'
Beam: 6' 2"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-10
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib.
Keel: Partially flat-bottomed with reverse chine; centerboard.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Pennsylvania

Longboat BOAT #35
A stout 17th/18th/19th century workboat.

Construction: Clinker-built oak and locust plank on oak frames.
Length: 20'
Beam: 6' 1"
Rowing stations: Six oars.
Crew: 7-11
Sail: Single-masted lug sail.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Delaware

BOAT #36
A traditional built sailing dory with the lines of an 18th century batteau.

Construction: Pine on white oak.
Length: 20'
Beam: 5' 10"
Rowing Stations: six oars.
Crew: 5-6
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib
Keel: Flat bottomed; daggerboard.
Accessories: 16" one pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #37
A 18th/19th century workboat similar in design to a New England whaleboat.

Construction: White pine on oak,
copper fastened.
Length: 19' 6"
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 2-6
Sail: Single-masted sprit rigged.
Keel: Flat bottomed.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

Dory BOAT #38
A replica of an early 18th century Gaspe Skiff, a dory-like design originally made for cod fishing.

Construction: Lapstrake spruce, pine and ash.
Length: 19'
Beam: 5' 6"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 2-4
Sail: Lug sail.
Keel: Flat-bottomed with leeboards.
Accessories: Swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #39
A fine representation of an English longboat or cutter.

Construction: Larch on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 18' (30' from bowsprit to boom end)
Beam: 6'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 9
Sail: Gaff mainsail with staysail & jib.
Keel: Full keel with leeboards.
Accessories: Two half-pounder swivel guns, one half-pounder carriage gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

Skiff BOAT #40
A Sea Bright Skiff built by Charles Hankins & Sons of Lavalette, New Jersey sometime in the latter part of the last century. Having the correct hull design for a period skiff, the craft was retrofitted to serve as an 18th/19th century skiff, jollyboat or small cutter.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 18'
Beam: 5' 3"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-7
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib.
Keel: Partially flat-bottomed with reverse chine; centerboard.
Accessories: 24" one-pounder swivel gun; two boarding axes. Two 30lb. grappling anchors, stern lantern, red & green running lanterns, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Pennsylvania

Skiff BOAT #41
This is a South Jersey Sea Skiff. Having the correct hull design for a period workboat, the craft was retrofitted to serve as an 18th/19th century skiff, jollyboat or small cutter.

Construction: Fiberglass and oak.
Length: 18'
Beam: 5' 3"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-6
Sail: Single-masted gaff-rigged with jib.
Keel: Partially flat-bottomed with reverse chine; centerboard.
Accessories: 24" one-pounder swivel gun; one boarding axe. Stern lantern, red & green running lanterns and all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Massachusetts

Jollyboat BOAT #42
An accurate replica of an 18th/19th century ship's boat or jolly boat.

Construction: Cedar on oak; mahogany trim.
Length: 17'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Six oars.
Crew Capacity: 3-9
Sails: Two-masted lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maryland

Jollyboat BOAT #43
An accurate replica of an 18th/19th century ship's boat or jolly boat.

BOAT #44
A Sea Bright Skiff built by Charles Hankins & Sons of Lavalette, New Jersey sometime in the latter part of the last century. Having the correct hull design for a period skiff, the craft was retrofitted to serve as an 17th/18th/19th century skiff, jollyboat or small cutter.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 16'
Beam: 5' 2"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 2-6
Keel: Partially flat-bottomed with reverse chine.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun; all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Virginia

Dory BOAT #45
This is a traditionally built working and fishing dory from the 18th, 19th and early 20th century.

Construction: Pine on oak.
Length: 15' 6"
Beam: 4' 8"
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew: 3-4
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib.
Keel: Flat-bottomed with centerboard.
Accessories: Swivel-mounted blunderbuss. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #46
Representative of a British ship-to-shore vessel used to transfer crews and supplies in the18th/19th century.

Construction: Steel with wood cladding.
Length: 14' hull, 22' overall
Beam: 5'
Draft: 3' with leeboard
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 2-4
Sail: Ketch rigged with a jib, dipping lugsail on the mainmast and a spritsail on the mizzen.
Keel: Full keel with leeboard.
Accessories: One 1-½ pound swivel gun; extensive flag locker; hidden auxiliary electric engine. Speaking trumpet, cat-o-nine-tails, anchor. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #47
Representative of a ship-to-shore vessel used to transfer important people in the18th/19th century.

Construction: Lapstrake planking, white cedar on oak stringers with Mahogany ply transom and thwarts. Walnut gunwale. White cedar keel with oak shoe.
Length: 14'
Beam: 4'6"
Draft: 6"-1' depending on weight.
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 1-3
Sail: Spritsail.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Speaking trumpet, cat-o-nine-tails, anchor. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #48
A traditionally built Whitehall, the standard work and leisure boat of the late 18th through early 20th centuries.

Construction: Carvel built cedar plank on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 13' 8"
Beam: 4' 4"
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew 2-4
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Massachusetts

Jollyboat BOAT #49
An 18th/19th century ship's Jolly Boat, similar in design to a traditional Whitehall or wherry.

Construction: Lapstrake marine ply on oak.
Length: 13' 6"
Beam: 4' 5"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew 2-3
Sail: None.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maryland

Wherrie BOATS #50 & #51
This pair of traditional Whitehall style wherries are the standard work and leisure boats of the late 18th through early 20th centuries. The one pictured is painted white, while the other identical boat that is not pictured has a varnished hull.

Construction: Cyprus.
Length: 13'
Beam: 4'
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew 2-4
Sail: None.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: North Carolina

BOAT #52
An 18th/19th century ship's Jolly Boat, similar in design to a traditional Whitehall or wherry.

Construction: Lapstrake marine ply on oak.
Length: 12' 6"
Beam: 5' 6"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew 2-5
Sail: Single masted gaff-rigged with jib..
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Arkansas

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