Inside the Tall Ship Boat Parade

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We’ve seen these boats from both sides now. Having sailed aboard Lynx and Bounty, we wanted to get the outside view in Portsmouth Harbor. Writer Rodman Philbrick took the helm of his fishing boat and for two glorious hours we wandered among the maritime traffic on a perfect Piscataqua Day. Here are the photos from our Memorial Day cruise with HMS Bounty and Lynx. (See photos below)

First we said "Hello" to the Lynx crew as they prepared to head out for the parade. Captain Jamie and seaman Dennis are seen in the first photo with marketing manager Ed Woodyward and Lynx creator Woodson Woods. We took off from Badger’s Island, Kittery, zipped under Memorial Bridge and waited for a good long while as the Lynx and HMS Bountry made their way to the mouth of the harbor where the parade began. – JDR

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Lynx visited Portsmouth, NH in 2010 and we're hoping to see her again in 2011. Since that time, our book, three years int he making, has been published. You can buy your own personal copy of AMERICA'S PRIVATEER: Lynx adn the War of 1812 through amazon.com, in select local stores, and at Amazon.com. If you click on "Collectible" at Amazon.com (or through this site) you can get a copy signed by the author. The book is a beauty with nearly 200 pages packed with colorful photos, illustrations and maps and detailing the Lynx story in lively prose.

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