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Good Morning To Everyone On The Front Porch On This Cold Thursday Morning December 17th, 2020!
As I'm sitting around our apartment on my cable I've seen some interesting things like beautiful creatures posted on the internet! It could be a tropical bird, a majestic animal, a waterfall in a remote part of Africa, a giant tree or the insect I've posted below.
I think that the Front Porch followers should be able to come up with several hundred photos by New Years Day! All you need to do is save the photo to your gallery and repost it here to this topic.
ENJOY AND HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY 2021!
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@DaveMcK wrote:Good Morning To Everyone On The Front Porch On This Cold Thursday Morning December 17th, 2020!
As I'm sitting around our apartment on my cable I've seen some interesting things like beautiful creatures posted on the internet! It could be a tropical bird, a majestic animal, a waterfall in a remote part of Africa, a giant tree or the insect I've posted below.
I think that the Front Porch followers should be able to come up with several hundred photos by New Years Day! All you need to do is save the photo to your gallery and repost it here to this topic.
ENJOY AND HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY 2021!
@DaveMcK wrote:Good Morning To Everyone On The Front Porch On This Cold Thursday Morning December 17th, 2020!
As I'm sitting around our apartment on my cable I've seen some interesting things like beautiful creatures posted on the internet! It could be a tropical bird, a majestic animal, a waterfall in a remote part of Africa, a giant tree or the insect I've posted below.
I think that the Front Porch followers should be able to come up with several hundred photos by New Years Day! All you need to do is save the photo to your gallery and repost it here to this topic.
ENJOY AND HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY 2021!
"Some from my recent trip to London Docklands at South Quay to See and go on Board this Beautiful Peruvian Tall Ship
The Bap Union. What a Gorgeous sight seeing this especially when all lit up in the Colours of the Peruvian Flag"
Photos by Vernon Woods
The Tug John Purves is a popular attraction at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. It is a meticulously restored 1919 tugboat that offers visitors an all-access, 40-minute guided tour. Here's a summary of the reviews and experiences:
Positive Reviews & Highlights:
- Excellent guided tours: Visitors appreciate the knowledgeable volunteer guides (docents), who provide interesting information about the tugboat and life aboard.
- In-depth exploration: The tours cover the entire 149-foot tug. Visitors can see the engine room, crew cabins, galley, and wheelhouse, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the 13-man crew.
How was the Queen of the Lake designed?
The Facebook post doesn't provide specific details on the design of the "Queen of the Lake." However, based on the image and article description, it appears to be a 60-foot excursion vessel designed for scenic cruises and events on Green Lake in Wisconsin.
Typically, boats of this size and purpose are designed with a flat or shallow hull to navigate calm or inland waters. They often feature a large deck area for passengers, as well as amenities like seating, restrooms, and possibly food and beverage services.
If you're looking for more specific information on the Queen of the Lake's design, you might consider consulting historical records or maritime archives related to Green Lake or the vessel's builder.
HISTORIC SOUTH WESTERN WISCONSIN Cornish Heritage: Mineral Point initially attracted a significant number of Cornish immigrants who were skilled miners and stone builders. Their legacy is evident in the architecture of the town, particularly the stone cottages and businesses.
Pendarvis Historic Site: This site, owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, features preserved 19th-century stone and timber cabins built by Cornish immigrants. It serves as a museum detailing Wisconsin's early lead mining history. Self-guided tours offer insights into the history of Mineral Point and the restoration of
Arts and Culture:In the mid20th century, Mineral Point attracted artists, establishing an artist's colony and fostering a vibrant arts scene. Today, it is home to numerous galleries and studios.so Mineral Point Historic District:
Much of the city is a historical district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring a variety of architectural styles, including Cornish stone cottages.
- Early Discovery and Boom:In the 1820s, shallow lead deposits were discovered in the hills of Mineral Point, leading to a rush of settlers, including many Cornish miners.
- Cornish immigrants, experienced in hard-rock mining, arrived in large numbers, bringing their skills and traditions, including the pasty, a traditional Cornish food that became popular with miners.
- Mineral Point's Growth:The lead boom fueled Mineral Point's growth, leading to its designation as a county seat and a commercial center.
Near Grand Canyon Railway if you stay at El Tovar - Inside the Park in Grand Canyon, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent's Residence and 3 minutes by foot from Grand Canyon Railway. This historic hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bright Angel Lodge. As part of our tour we were able to go inside the hotel and see how the rich live.
"Two iconic vessels, each a testament to maritime history—the USCGC Eagle, a symbol of courage and service, and Mayflower II, a tribute to the enduring spirit of exploration. Together, they sail through time, reminding us of our rich heritage. !”
Photo by Sean D.Elliot.
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Australia tall ship James Craig..
James Craig , launched as Clan Macleod, was built by Bartram, Haswell & Co. in Sunderland, England in 1874. Her name was changed to James Craig in 1905. For 26 years she plied the trade routes of the world carrying general cargoes during which period she rounded Cape Horn 23 times.
Photo credit Ron Parker.
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The Kruzenshtern is a majestic four-masted barque, originally built in 1926 in Germany. Standing at 114 meters in length, it is one of the largest tall ships still sailing today. With its stunning rigging and classic design, the Kruzenshtern is not only a symbol of maritime heritage but also serves as a training vessel for young sailors.
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Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
Hawaiian Chieftain is a sailing vessel briefly known as the Spirit of Larinda. Built in 1988 in Lahaina on the island of Maui, the Hawaiian Chieftain is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional design. She is unique with the rig of a 19th-century trading vessel and a modern triple keel, shallow draft
Date taken: 23 August 2012
Location: USA, North America, Washington
Photographer: Trish Drury
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Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is dense with New Age shops, spas and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking and picnicking spots.
We were here for 10 days in the Scottsdale area in February 2020.
Here are 2 of our photos.
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| Ashley Bennett, son of photographer H.H. Bennett, is captured in mid-air as he jumps to Stand Rock. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. |
Sea Cloud Spirit..
A large percentage of our planet is made out of rocks. While some rock formations have changed little over the years due to their geography and amount of exposure to various elements, others have been drastically altered to reveal a timeline of earth's physical history. We encourage you to take a cross-country trip through the United States to hike, climb, or photograph these amazing natural rock formations. Publicly accessible, they will remind you of just how small you are, and just how astonishingly large the world really is. We've included some all-time favorites and a few unique destinations, which you might not have heard of before. They're not listed in any particular order — each formation should inspire you to head outdoors and get stuck between a rock and a hard place. But not in the 127 Hours way, of course.
Devil's Tower, Wyoming
In Steven Spielberg's 1977 Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the filmmaker
Devil's Tower in Moorcraft, Wyoming popular due to its face-time on camera. While some debate about its formation has stunted geologists in the past, the simplest explanation that can be offered is that it is a stock: a body formed by magma that cooled underground and became exposed due to erosion. Bits and pieces (sometimes even columns) of the formation are continuously eroding—meaning it was larger in the past and could eventually disappear. So be sure to plan your visit before it's too late!
Image by iStockphoto/Megasquib
Garden of the Gods Pictures
Taking pictures at Garden of the Gods is a spectacular activity! Here are some examples of Garden of the Gods pictures and photos displaying many of the landmarks which make this one of the best parks in Colorado Springs and the United States.
This was one of our stops I made with my sister and my folks on a trip to Montana, Wyoming and Colorado when I was in high school.
German training ship Gorch Fock..
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Great, Beautyful and an Old Training Tall Ship of name Capitán Miranda of the Uruguayan Navy in navegation around of world.
Wisconsin is a leader in military and private ship building including million dollar yachts. We spent several weekends in Door County and took side trips to see the harbor area where they did ship building or repairs.
"As the stebuiwards of USS Cobia, a National Historic Landmark Vessel, we take great pride in our mission to preserve this historic submarine. Our upcoming dry docking at Fincantieri’s Shipyard in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is a significant step in ensuring her longevity. During this process, Cobia will undergo a comprehensive inspection and essential preventative maintenance.
Preserving Cobia is both an honor and a responsibility that requires the support of our community. The construction of these submarines was a monumental effort, involving the hard work of countless individuals—grandfathers, fathers, brothers, mothers, sisters, and grandmothers. Just as it took a community to build these submarines, it will take a community to ensure their preservation for future generations.
As submarine veteran Wayne Hartlich eloquently stated, “We must do all we can to preserve the history of these diesel boats, the men and women who worked tirelessly during the war years to build them, and, most importantly, to honor the bravery and courage of submariners everywhere.”
Historic preservation and restoration is a never-ending job, especially for vessels in water. Time and the elements are not kind to ships, and USS Cobia is no exception. It takes more than $150,000 every year to keep Cobia “ship-shape” and ready for visitors. Part of our obligation to our veterans is to preserve national treasures like USS Cobia so that future generations can acknowledge the debt we owe to the fallen.
We invite you to be part of this important effort. Your donation will help us maintain USS Cobia in a condition that honors those who built submarines and served aboard her, ensuring that her legacy endures for years to come".
"Pride of the Norwegian Navy: the stunning 'Sørlandet'. This majestic vessel showcases the rich maritime heritage of Norway and embodies the spirit of adventure on the open seas!"
Power cruiser "Adarene" on the hard at Newcastle Boatyard, Nanaimo 17 Jun 2025 (McCammon photos) Built in 1937 in Vancouver by Horner Bros.
After nearly two months and 2700-plus nautical miles at sea, Pride of Baltimore II will return to Baltimore July 1. Pride II was a featured vessel at three tall ships festivals, welcomed thousands of visitors on board, and won two races against other tall ships as she sailed from Charleston to Bermuda and then from Bermuda to Boston.
⛵️ THE CUTTY SARK – Queen of the Clippers
Built in 1869, the Cutty Sark is one of the last surviving tea clippers and among the fastest sailing ships of her day. Designed to race across oceans bringing tea from China and later wool from Australia, she became a symbol of speed, grace, and Victorian ambition.
With her sleek lines and towering masts, she once sliced through the seas at over 17 knots, outpacing rivals in an era when wind still ruled global trade.
Now preserved in Greenwich, London, the Cutty Sark stands as a glorious relic of the age of sail — a living museum to maritime innovation and the sailors who braved the world's oceans.
A ship that raced the wind.
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Soleil Royal, the pride of Louis XIV’s navy, destroyed by fire at the Battle of La Hogue in 1692.
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This ship is Gorch Fock I. In 1945 was taken by Russian and renamed Tovaristz. In eighties abandoned in England. German bought the wreck and vessel is in shipyard in Stralsund, Germany. The idea is to make her sailing with young Germans again.
https://museumships.us/germany/gorch-fock-i
SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry in the United States that has been in service on Lake Michigan since 1953. Currently, the ship shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a distance of 62 miles (100 km), connecting U.S. Highway 10 (US 10) between those two cities. She is the last coal-fired passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 20, 2016.
I traveled on this ship with my folks when I was about 12 years old
Yes I I got seasick!
Stuck in traffic, Door County style…
When the bridge is up, we just take a deep breath and enjoy the view. We had a lot of great weekends in Door County with friends over the years
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