History on The Water: The Amistad Arrives in Vineyard Haven Harbor

Safely docked at The Tisbury Wharf Company in Vineyard Haven.
Safely docked at The Tisbury Wharf Company in Vineyard Haven. Ray Ewing
  • Safely docked at The Tisbury Wharf Company in Vineyard Haven.
  • The Amistad becomes visible as it rounds West Chop and turns toward Vineyard Haven Harbor.
  • Sailing across the Sound under full sail.
  • The Amistad passes Eastville Beach jetty on its way into Vineyard Haven Harbor.
  • The sails are slowly brought in as the harbor looms closer.
  • Skirting the inside edge of West Chop towards the harbor mouth.
  • Finally, all sails are brought in.
  • All sails furled and under diesel power to the dock.
  • The Amistad is safely in Vineyard Haven Harbor.
  • Some maneuvering on approach to Tisbury Wharf Company.
  • The crew readies to dock as a ferry passes by behind.
  • Hand-shakes and well wishes all around upon arrival.
  • Crew members check on the ship.
  • Lines are secured and adjusted.
  • The crew works to secure the ship at the dock.
  • The bow of The Amistad with fellow historic tall ship "Shenandoah" in the background.
  • The Amistad's bowsprit with the rest of Vineyard Haven Harbor behind.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

The Amistad was at rest at Tisbury Wharf Thursday morning, after spending the night off Cuttyhunk on her voyage from Mystic, Connecticut.

 

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