Rover is a Chesapeake Bay log canoe, built in 1886 by the Thompson brothers in Chester, Maryland.

From: Tradition, Speed and Grace: Chesapeake Bay Sailing Log Canoes by John C. North II.

Grimes stated that the canoe was constructed about 1886 by the Thompson Brothers of Chester, Maryland, who also built Silver Heel.

She was in terrible condition when acquired and was extensively rebuilt by Marshall and raced by him for the first time on Labor Day 1972.

She was there for a week with crew members on hand to explain the wonders of a Chesapeake log canoe to the inquiring public."