This is known as a "Buy Boat". In their prime, like the Skip Jack sailing vessels, there were dozens covering the Chesapeake Bay. They anchored out in the bay so that work boats could off load their catch of the day. By doing this out in the bay, it saved the waterman time and fuel from having to go back to harbor to sale their catch. There are less than 10 still functioning today. "What a loss!"
Beautiful shot ... and I love that you gave some history to go with this "Buy Boat".
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your costal photos and especially your great paintings. Most of all, thank you for your service to our country.
How interesting! I am amazed at how calm the water is! That looks like a scene you would enjoy painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, it is truly a calm place. It is called "Small boat harbor", and after I photoed this boat, I did do a painting of it and is currently hanging in a gallery.
ReplyDeleteLarry, Just wanted to let you know that the only thing I can remember doing that might have helped to form our sons love of education was to read to him every day. He just sort of took off from there. We did praise him daily for all his hard work. He's truly been a blessing in our life as well as our daughter.
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