Captain Tom Ellis, skipper of the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon, hanging the ensign and drying out the sails after a rainstorm.
Captain Tom explains that in days gone by this would be a common sight in Gloucester Harbor, to see crews opening their sails to dry. Although it’s not necessary today because sails are constructed of synthetic fiber rather than cotton, on the Lannon, they dry their sails so that when the schooner departs with guests on board, the passengers don’t get doused when the sails are unfurled.
In his spare time, Captain Elllis hand carves beautiful whirlygigs.
To learn more about the gorgeous Schooner Thomas E. Lannon and to book a charter or public sail visit their website at Schooner Sails.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Very nice introduction to Captain Ellis. Kim !
His art and your is complementary.
Sea Ya
Skipper.
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Thanks so much Skipper for your good words. Terrific family, too–Kay Ellis and their son, Captain Heath Ellis, following in his Dad’s footsteps.
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Nice shots and like the carving and yes lots of changes for sure:-) Dave & Kim:-)
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Love the sailor collar on the whirlygig. Will have to ask next time I am watering the HarborWalk if he paints them, too.
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