photos by John Schmidt
The Schooner \”Northwind\” arrived on Saturday from Greenwich, NJ, to its new home at Freedom Pier, in the City of Gloucester. The schooner is docked at the former Coast Guard Base, King and Cumberland Streets. Aboard for the ride from Greenwich were Mayor Bill James and other city officials.
As it was about to dock the Mayor gave the ship a welcome tune on his bagpipes.
Plans call for using the former sail training 75-foot vessel for public sailing excursions up and down the river and as a working marine educational exhibit, attracting maritime business and programs for adults and youth. The city recently purchased the schooner with funds from its Urban Development Action Grant.
Along with the schooner, a 65-foot, 150-passenger excursion boat, The Flagship, will operate from the pier throughout the summer, offering sightseeing excursions and group charters; and the development of an outdoor cafe at the pier is underway.
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