So I was just minding my own business, when Eagle Boston , over 99,000 tons dwt and 830′ loa, approached. Like a heron fishing beside the creek, I felt wary, but stayed put as
it zagged to port and
zigged to starboard and I ducked low and
bow watch reported back to the bridge that
all progressed well, since Sisters assisted spot on and
the proper flag flew. When I decided I’d seen Eagle Boston close enough, I left thinking to get solitude, but when I looked over my shoulder from the new location, I felt like a heron from the Powwow River who feels so chased as I try to pass it that it flies forward a few hundred yards, squawking, and
so did I intimidated, pursued, stalked even.
When I landed next I found myself on the starboard side of the Kill and could document from the Responder side as
leviathan passed and
Responder passed and
the full size of the vessel
became apparent as it passed by me again
and . . .
distinction and rules blur. This time the heron in me stayed put and Eagle moved out of sight.
All fotos taken by Will Van Dorp.
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April 10, 2009 at 9:37 pm
George Conk
Will –
That really is a stunning series.
You really capture the size of the ship, with awe. Eagle Boston reminds me of the one that came upon me out of the mist two summers ago in the West Penobscot Bay shipping channel, coming out of Searsport. I wouldn’t dare snuggle up with something that size like you do, while minding your own business – reporting for Tugster.
– George
April 10, 2009 at 10:22 pm
bowsprite
yes…sometimes, I fret, but then I remind myself to breathe, and say, “He’s standing on a concrete pier. Or some rocks. He’s safe, and deliriously happy about this.” And now, he’s TWIC’d. Congratulations, I think.
April 11, 2009 at 9:13 am
Daniel Meeter
Will, this was another great series of photos. I loved it.
April 11, 2009 at 10:59 am
Mage Bailey
Powerful images. I could see you right out there floating next to the stern…the rumble of the engines sweeping you along. I wish I could get that close. This week there’s been little detail of anything….a few Z tugs, but that’s all.