Denizens of DeWitt’s Digs

Lots of photos today . . . about just that, DeWitt being a former 1810 NYC mayor (after becoming disgruntled as US Senator from NY state . . . and before going on to other offices)  greatly responsible for up-commercializing the waters around the city so that the other five boros would come into being.

Denizens today, include all manner of critters, plus folks like these McQuaid rowers who come to help others.

Or like Ra to prove something.

Notice the salad growing on the outriggers and elsewhere.

Or to heal, while kayaking 6000 miles.

Folks come to the canal to tootle around on interesting boats like this 1973 Albin 25.  Here’s a similar boat.

Or this antique.  Sorry I don’t know the manufacturer of Lazy Bones.

Or this Island Packet with an unusual tender.

A Lagoon 43 power cat.

A Mark V design.

Boats from distant ends of the US . . .

and beyond.

In case you don’t recognize the flag there from World Cup play, Zwerver is Dutch.

All manner of denizens travel along the banks whether for shelter or

an interest in technological history like this and

lots like this.

Cheap living space with unique roommates can be had too.

The canal is a place of work too. …

and commerce past . . . like 127′ Alanson Sumner, built by the Goble yard in 1872; and

present . . . like the half century young Margot.

Come on up, stick your neck out like Chelydra s. here,  and enjoy  . . .

All photos taken in June by Will Van Dorp.

Happy Independence Day . . .