Nantucket Lightship docked next to U.S.S. Constitution

[Ron J]

Last October, The USLM, (United States Lightship Museum Nantucket/ LV112 ) had been invited by the National Trust For Historic Preservation, to dock at the Boston Naval Yard, home of The U.S.S. Constitution, for a week or so. A fund raising event had been organized, and a reception set.
The Nantucket LV 112 is a National Landmark, and as of this Summer, also became one of the Nations first 25, National Treasures.
The photo's are showing Her arrival, being towed broadside by a Tug. The Naval personnel from the USS Constitution came over and helped grab the docking lines, and to secure our ship. Because we were docked within fifty feet of the USS Constitution, a bomb sniffing dog, from Homeland Security, needed to come aboard to check for explosives!
Rj

 

[Ron J]

Here are a few more photo'swhile we were berthed at the Navy Yard.

 

[Micheal_R]

What are the frisbee shaped items at the bow just above the plimsoll line Ron? Looks like they might be anchors... but that is a only a guess!!

Calm seas

Micheal

 

[Ron J]

The one in the center is the main anchor, the one on the right, the auxiliary . Lightships need to be stationary at one location, and stay there. I believe the main anchor is 7000 lbs., and the aux. 5000 lbs.

 

[George-CT]

Imagine some of the heavy seas this has experienced. North Atlantic is not a fun place to be in heavy storms. Calm seas, its heaven, rough sea's it could put you there in a hurry. Go Coast Guard, Great bunch of men and women.

George-CT

 

[RustyNTX]

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