Tag Archives: Len Burgess

DORY FISHING ON THE SCHOONER ‘ADVENTURE’

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Len Burgess writes- Ron Gilson of Gloucester lectured Wednesday night at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s Waterline Center about working aboard Gloucester’s Schooner ‘Adventure’ back in 1951. Ron recounted his growing up in Gloucester and personal memories of the fisheries and … Continue reading →

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Hopefully the last snow flowers of the season from Len Burgess

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Removing the Adventure’s Masts Photos From Len Burgess

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Ed did a great job of covering the story in photographs this morning. Here’s a few more shots. –Len Burgess Removing the Adventure’s Masts Photos From Len Burgess VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

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Logs from Hog Island for the Schooner Adventure

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Photos From Len Burgess Feb. 27, 2012 Harold Burnham with Steve and Bruce are towing rough-cut logs back to Harold’s Essex Shipbuilding yard to be made into spars and gaffs for the Schooner ‘Adventure’. Harold and crew had cut and … Continue reading →

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Jupiter, Moon and Venus, Feb. 26, 2012 From Len Burgess

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Pinky Schooner Ardelle Launch Video From Len Burgess

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

This is a short, six minute documentary of the launch of the Pinky Schooner Ardelle at Essex, MA. July 9, 2011. Produced by Len Burgess for the Essex Shipbuilding Museum.The opening music features three players from the North Shore Celtic … Continue reading →

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The Beaver’s Pretty Bottom From Len Burgess

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Copper and a hundred thousand nails. –Len Burgess Would you look at Len getting’ all cheeky with the title of this post!

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Sunset at Good Harbor, Monday evening From Len Burgess

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The Schooner Ernestina From Len Burgess

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

One of the 6 remaining old schooners built in Essex, MA is now 118 years old. Len Burgess writes- On February 1, 1894 118 years ago the Effie M. Morrissey, the ship that became Ernestina, slid down the ways at … Continue reading →

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Crazy January weather!!! From Len Burgess

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Photographed these ice designs on my poorly insulated windows Sunday morning at sunrise… and Tuesday it’s 60 degrees out. –Len Burgess

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Frigid Morning and the Window Frost Has Returned- Pics from Len Burgess

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Sort of looks like Lightning, A Flying Bird and Crystal Trees. –Len Burgess

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Burnham House in Ice From Len Burgess

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Happy New Year hope it’s not as cold as January 2010 –Len Burgess

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Moon and Crow From Len Burgess

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Len Writes- Tried to capture the partial moon eclipse but too many trees in the way. Here’s an earlier shot with a morning crow added –Len Burgess

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The burning tree sunset. Photo Len Burgess

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Fall at the Historic Burnham House, Essex, MA photo From Len Burgess

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

While taking some photos of the Burnham House a bank of clouds came up from behind me and proceeded over the house and within a few minutes they completely evaporated while heading out to sea. –Len Burgess

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Ardelle’s Last Sunday Sail of the Season Photo Len Burgess

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The Roseway From Len Burgess

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

The Schooner Roseway in dry dock for bottom work at Gloucester Marine Railways Marina, Gloucester, MA –Len Burgess

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Boston Skyline From Eastern Point Light Via Len Burgess

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Len writes- Finally got to meet Joey this afternoon and then caught a great sunset and a clear view of the Boston Skyline from Eastern Point Light. –Len Burgess

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East Gloucester Marine Railways Photos From Len Burgess

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Ardelle at the Madfish Photo From Len Burgess

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Ardelle, looking beautiful, came over last Sunday A.M. to the Madfish. –Len Burgess

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2011 Schooner Festival Sunday Parade of Sails From Len Burgess

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

At Gloucester Maritime-

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Schooner Festival Is Coming This Weekend- Photo From Len Burgess

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

Len writes- Here’s the "Bald Eagle" from the 2010 Schooner Festival. Wishing for good weather this year too. Here is the Official Schooner Festival Website Hosted By the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Weekend Schedule (2011) Notice of Race (2011) … Continue reading →

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Schooner Ardelle Gets Her Masts Installed- Photos From Len Burgess

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Harold Burnham’s schooner Ardelle got her 2 masts installed Saturday evening at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum yard.

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Great Sunset Sail With a Little Wind and A Great Sunset- Photos Len Burgess

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

Get on The Lannon’s Website and Get Out There and Enjoy This For Yourself- http://www.schooner.org

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The Thomas E. Lannon Photo From Len Burgess

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

A beautiful sight out off of Gloucester Harbor. Len Burgess

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