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  1. Ron J

    " PHYLLIS A"

    This is the "PHYLLIS A" out of Gloucester Mass., the oldest fishing vessel in Gloucester, now retired about 20 years. Richard Arnold standing on deck, is one of the family who owned and fisher her. His family had the vessel built in 1925. Richard grew up as a fisherman along with his Father...
  2. Ron J

    Trying to stop the boredom here... Guess What

    this is?? Hint, It is a tool, about 2 ft in height, and used sparingly on a larger vessel......
  3. Ron J

    Old Boat boneyard...

    This is Bang Inc. a real old boat yard located along Chelsea Creek, on the East Boston side. Peter Bang still runs a boating service out of here. He stores boats, and performs some repairs. Peter's father started this family business many years ago... He still uses an old Coast Guard Surfboat...
  4. Ron J

    Civil War Memorial

    When visiting various old New England Cemeteries, I always go hunting for their Civil War Memorial... It is amazing how many different poses are cast of these brave souls. As usual there are always Cannon near the castings. Usually the cannon are quite large, and made of Cast Iron. In this...
  5. Ron J

    Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem Mass.

    Here is a Gothic style building built in 1893, located in Salem Massachusetts. It doesn't appear to be used anymore. I think it may have been a Chapel. The workmanship and detail are impeccable! Built when Workers had PRIDE in their work ethics... Anything they built, was built to last...
  6. Ron J

    4th of July, Boston Harbor

    Here is the U.S. Coast Guard training Ship, EAGLE, The U.S.S. CONSTITUTION, an old Tug, and The BLUE ANGELS, doing a fly-by! Rj:usaflag:
  7. Ron J

    Boston Harbor / Cranes

    Took these photo's a couple of months ago. The first is showing the Boston side of Boston, while standing on deck of the Nantucket Lightship, berthed at East Boston. The peaked building in the center is The Customs House, Boston's first skyscraper. The Tower was completed in 1915, whereas the...
  8. Ron J

    Nantucket Lightship in Dry dock

    [attachment 249644 112on railway109.JPG] Dec. of last year, We raised enough funds from private donors to dry dock the Nantucket LV112. For the first time in twenty years, She was raised from the water, where her hull had 6 tons of marine growth removed. A team of 6 men used shovels to...
  9. Ron J

    Chatham Light , Hyannis Mass. Cape Cod

    Here are some photo's taken 02/27/2011. You are viewing Chatham Light, which is also a smaller Coast Guard Base. Across from the Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful views you could imagine of the Atlantic, but you are also viewing the treacherous Chatham Bars. Dangerous currents constantly...
  10. Ron J

    USS CASSIN YOUNG in Dry dock

    The USS Cassin Young, DD-793 was named after Captain Cassin Young,whom had been awarded a Medal of Honor for heroism at Pearl Harbor, and was later killed during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. This Vessel had served during WWII, enduring a Kamikaze attack. Berthed at the Charlestown Naval...
  11. Ron J

    Railroad Bridge / Cape Cod Canal Test!

    Thanks for the heads up Fred! :beers: I took this batch back in May 11,2010 at 4.30am while waiting for dawn. The Cape Cod Canal was a man made Canal so Ships would not have to Sail around Cape Cod, saving time, money, and avoiding treacherous Sea's of the Atlantic specially in Winter...
  12. Ron J

    MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone!

    I apologize for not posting much, this past year! Been busy at the Nissan Dealership this year, and spare time has been minimized between grand kids, and my side line as USCG Lightship Sailors Historian. I miss posting stories and photo's, and owe this forum a good one. Tonight I am going to...
  13. Ron J

    Hello Everyone! :cheers:

    This Summer, what there was of it, sure flew by! Can't believe it is October already. Guess its been awhile since i posted a story... I have "stopped by" to see what's up with all of you, briefly. Royals new barn, Fred's grandson,growing up fast, Wayne and your wife are feeling better I hope...
  14. Ron J

    Notice some of the stories above have been viewed over a 1000 times? Imagine how busy this site could be, if just 2% would write a story or two!!

    n/t
  15. Ron J

    Any one hear from Sunny or Arkie lately? Mikie, how is Alice doing?

    n/t
  16. Ron J

    Fred, Pictures of my Filly Skiff..

    The first two are, when I purchased it, last Fall.[attachment 129741 DSC05875.jpg][attachment 129742 DSC05877.jpg] This is now. My buddy Frank, stripped all the wood, added to the short deck, stripped the seats, fabricated new doors for the rear compartments. I added a flagpole, and mounted an...
  17. Ron J

    Fred, I have never been to Texas, other than landing

    going to and from Hawaii years ago. I have always been drawn to Galveston. That town has quite the history for floods, shipwrecks, and even had a Life Saving Station that was washed away. I read in a Treasure Magazine, how the town was flooded in a major storm, that made Katrina look small. I...
  18. Ron J

    A Cape Cod beach panorama... Thanks to Royal:thumbup:

    [attachment 129619 Ronpanorama.jpg] Took a few pictures a couple of weeks ago, Royal stiched them together for me. Figured i would share it!
  19. Ron J

    Fred, You missed the Whale on "Cape Cod trip" part 3!

    n/t
  20. Ron J

    OJ , Appears you found a 6 lb er? Very Nice!! Persistence pays off!:thumbup:

    n/t
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