Harbour

Young's Boat Yard

3.4Sparrows Point, United StatesChesapeake Bay
Type
Harbour

Family-run boatyard on Jones Creek at the mouth of the Patapsco River, Sparrows Point, Maryland.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached from the Chesapeake Bay through the Patapsco and into Jones Creek by a well-marked channel. The creek is sheltered, with about 6 feet of water at mean low water.

Practical

Seasonal berths, winter storage and haul-out for vessels up to about 40 feet, with a 15-ton open-ended travel lift. Repair and maintenance service on site.

History

Opened in 1945 by Harry Young, a sailor and boat builder who chose Jones Creek for its shelter. Phil Young took over the yard in 1984, rebuilt the piers and added the travel lift.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
39.22640, -76.46073 (39°13.58'N 76°27.64'W)
Town
Sparrows Point
Country
United States
Boaters' rating
3.4/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Young's Boat Yard lies at 39°13.58'N 76°27.64'W, that is 39.22640, -76.46073 in decimal degrees.

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