Thursday, August 22, 2013

Cape Henlopen

Orient Point, NY

I've photographed this ferry many times from the shore and while it has been docked in New London.  I might have even posted a picture in a previous blog post. This the the ferry Cape Henlopen, now operated by Cross Island Ferry Services.  In a previous life this ship was known as LST-510 and is a historic vessel having participated in the Normandy Invasion during World War II.  She looks pretty good after all these years.  I feel a special fondness for this ferry, in that my father used to tell me tales of his service aboard an LST, somewhat similar to this one, I'd imagine.  




3 comments:

  1. Love taking ferry boats, and this one has a really special history. Delighted to still see it being useful. It looks terrific for it's age.

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  2. Man, that D-Day sign brings a lump to the throat, doesn't it?

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    1. I felt the same way when I first saw this sign a number of years ago on another ferry trip to Long Island. Up until then, I had only seen pictures of an LST and I never thought I'd actually see one, much less sail on one.

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