What is a Plank Owner?

A “plank owner” is an individual who was a member of the crew of a ship when that ship was constructed, launched and joined the U.S. Navy fleet. The Navy removed a small portion of the wooden decks as a traditional reminder of the time when “wooden hulls and iron men” were a key part of the Navy.

The “old salt” Gene Weldon would remember this tradition.

You have the opportunity….

….to help us launch the Gene’s Dream Foundation, with proceeds benefiting The First Tee of Coastal Carolinas