Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Day #53: Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene


Long, Stringy Water Plants Make Anchor Recovery Slow


HMS Tecumseth at the King's Wharf, Penetanguishene

The naval base at Penetanguishene is a relic of the 1812 War.  It's purpose was to protect the British western flank.  The war ended in 1814 and the base was manned until 1857.  It never saw any action.  Touring the facility gives a sense of how harsh life was in the outback.  The base may be history but, the good council of its leaders lives on in the orderly town of Penetanguishene.


Nellie at Anchor Off King's Wharf


If We'd Come Flying The American Flag 205 Years Ago, this Jail is Where We Would Have Ended Up


Grass Caught by the Engine's Strainer


Long Bay to Discovery Harbour

We made 15 miles today and completed a circumnavigation Beausoleil Island.  That raises this year's bar to 1790 miles.  Nellie is at anchor off King's Wharf in Penetanguishene Bay.  DBH