Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Monday, September 28, 2020

1914 Model T

Mystic, CT  2020

It has been a number of years since I have been able to attend the annual antique auto show at Mystic Seaport.  Due to Covid19, the number of autos on display was much fewer than in previous years, but so were the crowds.  I think this is a Model T.

 

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Fall Colors

Niantic, CT  2020

Fall has arrived in New England.  This tree, outside my house is usually one of the first to change color.

 

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Liberator

Mystic, CT  2020


The last time I visited the seaport, there were no identification on this ship.  Repairs must be nearing completion now, which included a new paint job.  Now seen is the ship's name, Liberator,  a training vessel owned by the US Merchant Marine Academy, in Kings Point, NY.

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Ship Carvings

Mystic CT,  2020

There were very colorful and elaborate carvings that adorned the Kalmar Nyckel and I'm sure there must be some meaning behind them.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Monday, September 21, 2020

Kalmar Nyckel

Mystic, CT  2020

This tall ship recently visited Mystic Seaport for some repairs.  The Kalmar Nyckel is the official tall ship of the state of Delaware and is full scale replica of Peter Minuet's flagship bringing colonists to establish the colony of New Sweden, near present day Wilmington, DE.  Between the years of 1637 and 1644 she made a total of four round-trip crossings, more than any other documented ship of the American colonial era.  Today she serves as a floating classroom and offers sailing opportunities to the general public.  She is owned by the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation.  You can read more about her, here.

 

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Ariadne

Mystic, CT  2020

The is the yacht Ariadne, a recent visitor to Mystic Seaport.  For a mere $65,000/wk, plus expenses you too can charter this luxury yacht.  

 

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Millstone

Niantic, CT  2020

Just our local neighborhood nuclear power plant

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

YMCA

 

Norwich, CT  2020

The local YMCA closed a number of years ago and has sat empty since.  It does look like someone is keeping up with the landscaping though.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Another Seaport Project

Mystic, CT  2020

Here is another current project undergoing repairs at the Seaport's shipyard.  I could find no information on this particular boat.