We took a neat
cruise around Portsmouth Harbor, which was not only interesting but answered all sorts of questions that we had about the girls seaworthiness. We are happy to report that they do not get sea sick and that they can make it for at least an hour and a half on a boat without getting bored (although Emily did fall asleep at the very end), which paves the way for a longer trip next year. The cruise went up the Piscataqua River and out to the Atlantic Ocean while our tour guide pepper us with all sorts of facts and anecdotes, including historical information about the various forts along both the Maine and New Hampshire coasts, as well as different battles and "near misses" that have occurred over the years.
Tug boats in Portsmouth Harbor.
The suspension bridge between Maine and New Hampshire.
A submarine (barely visible under the tarp) being decommissioned at Portsmouth Navel Shipyard.
The lighthouse on Whaleback Island. This lighthouse is 60 feet tall and made out of slabs of granite. During the Perfect Storm of 1991, a wave crashed over the top of the lighthouse but the structure remained intact.
Lighthouse in Portsmouth Harbor.
Portsmouth Naval Prison.
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