The American Dream in Stonington, CT
Stonington is near Mystic, CT and is famous for its fishing fleet, often led by Portuguese Americans who've lived in the historic town all their lives. Fishing is a risky way to make a living, as shown in The Perfect Storm. The ships shown in this blog post are blessed once a year by a priest, but it's still risky. The fisherman's American Dream might be not only to make a living, but to return to their families daily.
The American Dream on Workboats
I'll have more workboats, a passion of mine, for you next week.
A lovely boat tied up in Stonington Harbor.
Another view of the same boat.
The ocean can be furious, and the fishermen must work furiously to reap their harvest from the sea.
A block and tackle on the Furious.
The stanchions and pulleys that bring our fish dinners out of the sea.
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