Re-enactors manning a batteau on the James River, Virginia

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Just launched this batteau heads for midstream In the early 1830's batteaus such as this one would carry goods from up the James River to markets in Richmond

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Size: 5200px × 3312px
Location: Lynchburgh, Virginia, USA
Photo credit: © Joe Austin Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: -enactment, -enactors, batteau, boat, history, james, reenactment, reenactors, river, trade, virginia