Tag Archives: Al Bezanson

ELSIE crew, 1921

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Al Bezanson submits- From the collections of the CAPE ANN MUSEUM, Gloucester, Massachusetts Elsie’s crew, 1921 International Fishermen’s Races (photo:  Cox Bros., Halifax, Nova Scotia)  Capt. Marty Welch. Fred Buck has pitched in to help the Schooner Festival committee recruit … Continue reading →

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A Race For Real Sailors

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Al Bezanson submits- Joey___ How many folks can name the schooner sailing over City Hall and explain why she merits such a lofty presence?  It is a fascinating story – thoroughly researched here in Gloucester by a Canadian — Capt. … Continue reading →

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Power Nap From Al Bezanson

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Stubby sez___ When you’ve been patrolling the wharf all night, standing daytime gate duty and greeting ARDELLE’S passengers you gotta catch forty winks when you can. Even in the blazing sunshine.   Especially when you’re 72 in human years.  Such is … Continue reading →

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Al Bezanson Asks- Whatizit?

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Name this Light from Al Bezanson

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

Al writes- Many a mariner from Gloucester has sailed or steamed close by this lighthouse.  It was built in 1802 and is operational today  — Fl (2) R 12s (W sector) (3).  A few days distant by sail. Who can … Continue reading →

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Al MF Bezanson Expounds On The Perfect Snow Shovel. Do You Agree?

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Al writes- I’ve been shoveling for more than 70 years, starting back on the farm where we tended to the input and output of 20 cows.  Later, I learned in IE 1-01 that 21-1/2 lb is the optimum shovel-load, as … Continue reading →

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The Infamous One Has The Answers To The Mysteries of The 19th Century Gloucester Windmill and It’s Photographer (Natch)

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

hey joey – this is the photo al mentions in gordon thomas’ ‘wharf & fleet’, shot by martha harvey (not hovey), one of gloucester’s photographer legends.  she grew up on prospect court as martha rogers, married the artist george harvey … Continue reading →

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19th Century Gloucester Windmills From Al Bezanson

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

This illustration appears in History of the town and city of Gloucester, Cape Ann Massachusetts, 1892, by James R. Pringle, who wrote, “A sketch of the town in 1817 was drawn by Capt. John Beach, from a point in the … Continue reading →

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Ardelle Report From Al Bezanson

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

0630  Oct 9th…. Ardelle is docked at Baltimore Marine Center in Canton close to Pride of Baltimore II and a flock of other schooners who will be participating in the 127 mile Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race to Portsmouth, VA.  … Continue reading →

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2012 Gloucester Schooner Race Results From Al Bezanson

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Joey…..Terrific coverage here on the Parade of Sail, but for those interested in the race itself the information has been sparse and late coming.  In the past the Times has had good reporting on the race but none this year.  … Continue reading →

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Wagging for Schooners From Al Bezanson

Posted on August 12, 2012 by

Joey…. Here’s a shot from GREEN DRAGON a couple years ago when BLUENOSE II was still around.  Maggie here is savoring the odor of the haddock chowder wafting over from the Canadians’ galley and hoping for a chance to clean … Continue reading →

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Schooner Captains At Your Service from Al Bezanson

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Joey… Here are some faces to go with the schooner photos Schooner captains Linda Gunn (FAREWELL) Steve Briggs (NORFOLK REBEL) and Nicholas Alley (VIRGINIA) at last year’s Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race Pig and Oyster Roast Awards Ceremony.  Nicholas won … Continue reading →

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25 days to the Beam Reach From Al Bezanson

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Joey…  more photos from GREEN DRAGON and another reminder… The Gloucester Schooner Race takes place September 2nd.  Nowadays the race is set up as a beam reach, usually three times around a pair of buoys set a couple miles apart.    … Continue reading →

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27 Days to the Gloucester Schooner Festival From Al Bezanson

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

Hi Joey…The 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival will soon be upon us.  I wonder how many remember The Annual Great Gloucester Schooner Races of the late 60’s.  This is GREEN DRAGON after the circa 1969 race where we were decked … Continue reading →

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29 days to the Gloucester Schooner Festival

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Al Bezanson submits- Polish your binoculars.  The Gloucester Schooner Festival begins in 29 days. AMERICAN EAGLE (1930) and ALABAMA (1926) from GREEN DRAGON in the 2011 race.

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