It has been a very fortunate year for “You, Me and The dock”. Even though 2020 kept us stateside, we still managed to do quite a bit of traveling. From Ohio’s Amish Wine Country to Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay and along much of New England’s beautiful Atlantic coastline, we brought it to you in living...
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Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory & More
Florida’s Key West is a destination that could possibly have something for everyone. My name is Anthony. Many of you might know me from my past adventures. On a recent trip to Key West via the ferry, we took a few days to explore several family friendly attractions. Most people seem to associate Key...
Ogunquit, Maine and The Marginal Way
Ogunquit, Maine {pronounced; oh-gun-kwit} is a cozy seaside community with an estimated 900 non-seasonal residences. In the indigenous Abenaki native language, Ogunquit means “Beautiful Place By the Sea”. You, me and The Dock would like to welcome you for joining us on our recent tour to one of America’s most northeastern states! My name...
THE USS MASSACHUSETTS BATTLESHIP
The USS Massachusetts Battleship is a South Dakota-Class Fast Battleship – one of four built in the late 1930s. The US Navy designed these ocean going war-wagons to not only provide superior firepower, but to cruise at speeds of 26 plus knots {approx. 27 – 30 mph}. The USS Massachusetts is 680 feet long...
THE USS LIONFISH SUBMARINE
The USS Lionfish submarine was named after a species of fish that is found mostly in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It is one of the most invasive and venomous creatures in the world. The USS Lionfish was built in 1942. It was launched in November of 1943 and commissioned one year later....
Battleship Cove’s USS J P Kennedy, Jr. Destroyer
Battleship Cove’s USS J P Kennedy, Jr Destroyer has quite a history. This 2,425 ton – 391 foot war machine was commissioned in December 1945. This magnificent ship was built at Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, MA. A younger Robert F. Kennedy, the brother of Joseph P. Kennedy was active duty during the ship’s...
WELCOME TO BATTLESHIP COVE
During the two World Wars, the US Navy played a big part in conquering the enemy. The superiority of not only our service people, but the ships themselves. The intense training, planning and massive firepower was a major factor in winning both wars. Welcome to Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. This floating memorial honors...
RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TOUR – PART 2
Welcome back to the Rhode Island Lighthouse Tour Part-2. My name is Anthony and I will again be your guide through the second part of this adventure. The Beavertail Lighthouse history goes back to the 18th century. The township of Jamestown which was one of the original 13 Colonies, has records telling about a...
RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TOUR – PART 1
Rhode Island is one of America’s smallest states but at the same time, has approximately 400 miles of shoreline. Being one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island was and still is a popular port of call. With ships coming and going, they still need guided through several treacherous channels. Join us on our...