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