Why three of these in a row? Answer a follows. I took the foto east of Roosevelt Island. Clue: power.
Here’s a close up of one of them.
Why the patriotic color scheme? Answer b follows. Jed took the foto in Baltimore. Clue: stand.
I didn’t use binoculars or take a foto earlier because I thought this speedster was Manhattan. Anyone know this classic vessel? Answer c follows below, thanks to Bernie of Working Harbor Committee.
Nor do I know this one foto’d in Hudson near Pier 83ish.
UFO . . . unindentified or unique floating object.
A: East River Tidal Power Project Hear the whirring blades?
B: The Buoy marks the spot from which Francis Scott Key watched bombs bursting in air, leading him to pen the anthem.
C. Elco Commuter yacht Justice.
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November 1, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Brian
Underwater turbine, using the strong currents of the East River to make electricity.
Have a Safe Day
Brian
November 3, 2008 at 3:42 am
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