The captain's gig/ˈɡɪɡ/ is a boat used on naval ships as the captain's taxi. It is a catch-all phrase for this type of craft and over the years it has gradually increased in size, changed with the advent of new technologies for locomotion, and been crafted from increasingly more durable materials.
History
Wooden captains' gigs
In general, during the era of wooden ships, it was smaller and lighter than the longboat, barge or pinnace. It was usually crewed by four oarsmen, and a coxswain. Generally the oarsmen sat one to a seat, but each only rowed a single oar on alternating sides. The gig was not as sea kindly as the longboat, but was used mostly in harbors.
The gigs generally had a high wineglass transom, full skeg, full keel, straight stem and somewhat rounded sides. There was in general very little rocker in the keel. The gunwales on many were nearly straight from bow to stern. It appears to be the precursor to the Whitehall Rowboat. Some wooden captain's gigs were quite large and were powered by sail.
USS LAFFEY DD724 Captain's Gig aka Private Water Taxi Patriot's Point Charleston SC
published: 25 Jul 2023
Captain's Gig Move 5
A close up shot of the Captain's Gig being moved along side the Battleship Wisconsin before being craned over to the deck.
published: 06 May 2013
Captain's Gig Move 1
The first step in moving the Captain's Gig to the Battleship Wisconsin deck was to remove it from the storage form. When the lift started, the boat tilted quite a bit so we had to stop for a moment and correct it.
published: 06 May 2013
1985 Willard 33ft Captain Gig boat with Detroit Diesel 6-71N
published: 28 Jul 2024
Symphony of Captain's Gig
#петроматросы
published: 30 Dec 2021
CSN -- Captain Sergei News -- 11/17/24
My first experience with the car rental gig ...
published: 18 Nov 2024
Ship to Shore and More - Traditional Yacht Tenders by Gig Harbor Boat Works
When is a dinghy more than just a dinghy? When it's easy to row, fun to sail, nice to look at, and makes the journey from ship to shore an event to look forward to!
In this video, we compare our three smallest boats so you can find the best design for you -- the 8' Nisqually, 9.5' Captain's Gig, or 10' Navigator. Agile, lightweight, and cute as a button, these boats are easy to transport or tow behind, and dress up your yacht nicely when mounted on your deck or swim step.
Learn more at https://www.ghboats.com
published: 17 Jan 2021
Морская практика на гичке "Бурея" #Петроматросы | Captain’s gig sailing in the Gulf of Finland
Команда "Петроматросы" реконструкторского клуба "Лейб-гвардии Преображенский полк, 1709", Санкт-Петербург (https://vk.com/lgpp1709)
Выборгский залив, август 2021.
Маршрут: пос. Советский - Выборг.
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Team #Pentromatrosy of reenacting club 'Life-guard Preobrajenskiy Polk 1709', St.Petersburg.
Captain’s gig (Bantry Bay longboat) 'Bureya'
August, 2021, Vyborg Bay.
published: 10 Sep 2021
Captain's gigs 2015 Trailer
Присоединяйтесь к путешествиям на капитанских гичках!
published: 03 Mar 2015
Cracking the Captain's Gig - USS Calvert (APA-32)
Running a landing craft in World War II didn't always mean facing enemy fire. Take a young boat coxswain running a shiny Captain's gig, mix in a barge full of nurses, and you have the makings for a great story.
Chris Funck, interviewing Sterling Funck
Visit: http://www.usscalvert.com
The first step in moving the Captain's Gig to the Battleship Wisconsin deck was to remove it from the storage form. When the lift started, the boat tilted quite...
The first step in moving the Captain's Gig to the Battleship Wisconsin deck was to remove it from the storage form. When the lift started, the boat tilted quite a bit so we had to stop for a moment and correct it.
The first step in moving the Captain's Gig to the Battleship Wisconsin deck was to remove it from the storage form. When the lift started, the boat tilted quite a bit so we had to stop for a moment and correct it.
When is a dinghy more than just a dinghy? When it's easy to row, fun to sail, nice to look at, and makes the journey from ship to shore an event to look forward...
When is a dinghy more than just a dinghy? When it's easy to row, fun to sail, nice to look at, and makes the journey from ship to shore an event to look forward to!
In this video, we compare our three smallest boats so you can find the best design for you -- the 8' Nisqually, 9.5' Captain's Gig, or 10' Navigator. Agile, lightweight, and cute as a button, these boats are easy to transport or tow behind, and dress up your yacht nicely when mounted on your deck or swim step.
Learn more at https://www.ghboats.com
When is a dinghy more than just a dinghy? When it's easy to row, fun to sail, nice to look at, and makes the journey from ship to shore an event to look forward to!
In this video, we compare our three smallest boats so you can find the best design for you -- the 8' Nisqually, 9.5' Captain's Gig, or 10' Navigator. Agile, lightweight, and cute as a button, these boats are easy to transport or tow behind, and dress up your yacht nicely when mounted on your deck or swim step.
Learn more at https://www.ghboats.com
Команда "Петроматросы" реконструкторского клуба "Лейб-гвардии Преображенский полк, 1709", Санкт-Петербург (https://vk.com/lgpp1709)
Выборгский залив, август 202...
Команда "Петроматросы" реконструкторского клуба "Лейб-гвардии Преображенский полк, 1709", Санкт-Петербург (https://vk.com/lgpp1709)
Выборгский залив, август 2021.
Маршрут: пос. Советский - Выборг.
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Team #Pentromatrosy of reenacting club 'Life-guard Preobrajenskiy Polk 1709', St.Petersburg.
Captain’s gig (Bantry Bay longboat) 'Bureya'
August, 2021, Vyborg Bay.
Команда "Петроматросы" реконструкторского клуба "Лейб-гвардии Преображенский полк, 1709", Санкт-Петербург (https://vk.com/lgpp1709)
Выборгский залив, август 2021.
Маршрут: пос. Советский - Выборг.
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Team #Pentromatrosy of reenacting club 'Life-guard Preobrajenskiy Polk 1709', St.Petersburg.
Captain’s gig (Bantry Bay longboat) 'Bureya'
August, 2021, Vyborg Bay.
Running a landing craft in World War II didn't always mean facing enemy fire. Take a young boat coxswain running a shiny Captain's gig, mix in a barge full of n...
Running a landing craft in World War II didn't always mean facing enemy fire. Take a young boat coxswain running a shiny Captain's gig, mix in a barge full of nurses, and you have the makings for a great story.
Chris Funck, interviewing Sterling Funck
Visit: http://www.usscalvert.com
Running a landing craft in World War II didn't always mean facing enemy fire. Take a young boat coxswain running a shiny Captain's gig, mix in a barge full of nurses, and you have the makings for a great story.
Chris Funck, interviewing Sterling Funck
Visit: http://www.usscalvert.com
The first step in moving the Captain's Gig to the Battleship Wisconsin deck was to remove it from the storage form. When the lift started, the boat tilted quite a bit so we had to stop for a moment and correct it.
When is a dinghy more than just a dinghy? When it's easy to row, fun to sail, nice to look at, and makes the journey from ship to shore an event to look forward to!
In this video, we compare our three smallest boats so you can find the best design for you -- the 8' Nisqually, 9.5' Captain's Gig, or 10' Navigator. Agile, lightweight, and cute as a button, these boats are easy to transport or tow behind, and dress up your yacht nicely when mounted on your deck or swim step.
Learn more at https://www.ghboats.com
Команда "Петроматросы" реконструкторского клуба "Лейб-гвардии Преображенский полк, 1709", Санкт-Петербург (https://vk.com/lgpp1709)
Выборгский залив, август 2021.
Маршрут: пос. Советский - Выборг.
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Team #Pentromatrosy of reenacting club 'Life-guard Preobrajenskiy Polk 1709', St.Petersburg.
Captain’s gig (Bantry Bay longboat) 'Bureya'
August, 2021, Vyborg Bay.
Running a landing craft in World War II didn't always mean facing enemy fire. Take a young boat coxswain running a shiny Captain's gig, mix in a barge full of nurses, and you have the makings for a great story.
Chris Funck, interviewing Sterling Funck
Visit: http://www.usscalvert.com
The captain's gig/ˈɡɪɡ/ is a boat used on naval ships as the captain's taxi. It is a catch-all phrase for this type of craft and over the years it has gradually increased in size, changed with the advent of new technologies for locomotion, and been crafted from increasingly more durable materials.
History
Wooden captains' gigs
In general, during the era of wooden ships, it was smaller and lighter than the longboat, barge or pinnace. It was usually crewed by four oarsmen, and a coxswain. Generally the oarsmen sat one to a seat, but each only rowed a single oar on alternating sides. The gig was not as sea kindly as the longboat, but was used mostly in harbors.
The gigs generally had a high wineglass transom, full skeg, full keel, straight stem and somewhat rounded sides. There was in general very little rocker in the keel. The gunwales on many were nearly straight from bow to stern. It appears to be the precursor to the Whitehall Rowboat. Some wooden captain's gigs were quite large and were powered by sail.