Category: Beautiful Industry

UB88 Patrick T. Kennedy being Fitted at Rocky Neck Railways

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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The UB88 Patrick T. Kennedy is being fitted as a tour boat by Owner / Captain Timothy Kennedy, seen here with his nephew Timothy.

The UB88 is a 50 foot Naval Utility Boat built in 1988 for the Aircraft Carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower . 

This is Captain T. Kennedy’s second  Restoration of a Naval Utility Boat, the first one is the UB85 Joseph S. Kennedy operating in Boston Harbor.

            “The Joseph S. Kennedy is a 50 ft. Navy launch built in 1985 that… we have restored. In it’s early years, the Kennedy was attached to the USS Roosevelt, a US Navy aircraft carrier. Our vessel is named after Joseph S. Kennedy, the grandfather of our boat’s captain. Lovingly known as “Papa Joe”, he was a gunner’s mate who served in both World War I and II. Come join our family’s passion for the Boston Harbor and all of the history and sites it has to offer. “

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“Kelly Ann”–Fisherman catches First Tuna–Eats the Heart

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

A fisherman on the “Kelly Ann” was fishing for haddock, but instead caught a 800 lb. tuna.  The Tradition is that you must eat your first tuna’s heart.

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The Columbia

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

What a wonderful morning on The Thomas Lannon, Gloucester’s Schooner.  First I want to thank Tom and Kay Ellis, their son Heath and the wonderful crew.  Rick and I said it was the most amazing time out sailing on this beautiful schooner.

 

Tourists from Syracuse New York

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

A happy family enjoying breakfast at Sailor Stan’s from Syracuse New York

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THE TRUTH SHALL SET HIM FREE SCHOONER OR LATER!

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Submitted by Al Bezanson

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Sighted at the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta #PANERAI off of Marblehead August 8th. #FREEBRADY #SCHOONERGREENDRAGON

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There were thumbs-ups galore from the participants. Here’s the reaction of Allesandro Pagani and his crew in NINA during a close encounter in the race. 

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Katherine Richmond gave us a quickie professional lettering job with the house paint at the Gloucester marine Railways an hour before launch last Friday.

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The Green Dragon Tavern was the meeting place of the Sons of Liberty. On the night of the Boston Tea  Party it was mysteriously empty. 

“The truth shall set him free schooner or later!

-Al Bezanson

Capt. Bill Muniz of FV Lily Helps NOAA in Research Project

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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Wicked Tuna  Captain Bill Muniz of the F/V Lily assists a NOAA Team led by J. Michael Jech.   The project involves the tracking of Tuna using a Drone seen below with Capt. Muniz . his first mate and J. Michael Jeck and Jennifer Johnson also from NOAA.  The project is part of the Large Pelagic Research Center.

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