Ferry Ride to Bolivar & Back - April 2nd, 2011
Galveston Battery Tour: Crockett San Jacinto Ferry Ride Travis
Two ferries loading cars but we will wait for a third one
Walk-on passengers come aboard after all cars are parked
The ferry departs Galveston for Bolivar
All five ferries are out, but only three operate today
Pass by the USS Stewart (DE238) and USS Cavalla (SS 244) at Seawolf Park
The Robert H. Dedman passes by on the way to Galveston
We ride the "Mayor Bob" both coming and going
Finally notice Fort San Jacinto from the ferry with the ATMB on the left and Battery Croghan on the right
A 300mm lens closeup of Fort San Jacinto's Battery Croghan from the ferry
Make my first trip back to Stingeree since Hurricane Ike
The grilled seafood platter is absolutely delicious
Head back to the Bolivar Ferry landing
The line going back has only a one boat wait
We depart the Bolivar Ferry landing
Zoom in on the Point Bolivar Lighthouse
300mm lens zoom onto Fort Travis' Battery Kimble from the ferry
Zoom view of Fort Travis' Battery #236 with other park structures to the right
Zoom lens view of Fort Travis' Battery Ernst from the ferry boat
Zoom lens view from the ferry of Fort Travis' Battery Davis and the pillbox to right
Closeup of the concrete ship SS Selma on the way back to Galveston
I cannot pass Seawolf Park without taking a photo!
Andy & Holly take it all in from the front of the ferry