Deadrise 101

From http://www.baygateways.net/bayworkboats.cfm?id=8

One of the more popular craft beers on the market this summer has been Flying Dog’s Dead Rise.  But before talking beer, let’s do a little review of where the name Deadrise originated.  So class, listen up because there will be a quiz on this tomorrow.  (Just kidding, but I will be talking about Dead Rise the beer tomorrow.)

The short answer is – a Deadrise is a workboat (click here.)  As to why it is called a deadrise is a little more involved:

From Wikipedia

And for reference purposes, check out this photo taken by Rick Swann (click here for his FB page.)

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