Fred Bodin Submits-
Schooner Adventure came home to Gloucester in 1988, twenty five years ago. The arrival was a grand event, and included the USCG, many private boats, and a blimp. Celebrations continued after she docked. The honoring of Adventure will commence again this weekend. She is the host and star of the visiting schooners.
No, that’s not the Hindenburg in the sky, it’s the Goodyear Blimp! This photo got me started on schooner photography. They are so graceful and beautiful. That’s John McNiff’s Whaler behind Adventure. This was a significant moment in Gloucester schooner history. What a day! A few years later, she was painted in her original “fisherman’s black.”
Good Morning Gloucester 
I love all the History behind the Adventurer, Capt. Jeff Thomas was my Friend Raymah Thomas Roberts Grandfather, and Gordon Thomas was her father. author of “Fast and Able” a Book about Old Gloucester Ships.
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While in Gloucester this Summer 2013 I purchased a Video Tape of The Adventure Coming Home 1988 Narrated by Joe Garland, What a Find
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What a great pic of the Adventure, I can’t wait to see her sail this weekend, historic indeed!!
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Another classic photo and history behind thanks for the post I enjoyed it.
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Love it, My friend Drew used to garden the Gordon Thomas park but sadly he died and so did his beautiful garden. If anyone wants to work to get the Gordon Thomas park planted again I would love to work on it with a hole bunch of helpers. I’ll be waiting for you call.
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