CODA : The Chesapeake.
26 April 2025
Hampton Public docks, Hampton, Virginia
The stowaway is found.
Marc- The day started off well with breakfast on board Coda then a quick trip over to the Great Bridge Lock. I found this little guy hiding behind a fender that had been stowed on deck. I asked the Lock Tender if he was dangerous and he responded no. I scooped him up and placed him on the lock wall where he turned and jumped into the grass.
Our plans for the day were to get to a special opening at 09:30 of a Southern Railroad Bridge that was being repaired and had limited openings. We arrived at the Bridge at 09:00 and waited for the first planned opening at 9:30. The Bridge failed to open for the next 4.5 hours. We hovered in place with a few other boats for the first hour. Then we just went off to the side of the Elizabeth River and anchored. The bridge Maintenance crew made periodic updates on VHF Channel 13. It was total mayhem on the water when the Bridge finally opened. About 30 boats had gathered during that time and some captains had little patience. We went through after the first rush to get through. The fact that a large commercial tugboat came through when Coda did made the passage exciting but doable.
The Bridge delay caused us to abandon our plan to sail up to Deltaville. We opted for Hampton where we would be safe and secure from some stormy weather headed our way.
The infamous Bridge. The problem was an electrical issue with the railroad bridge in the foreground. The Gilmerton Highway Bridge in the background performed flawlessly.
Norfolk has many ships and most of them are battleship grey and belong to the United States Navy.
A rare exception.
These were two tugboats pushing barges apparently racing on the river.
Aircraft Carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower being repaired.
Two warships ready for sea.
The World War II battleship Wisconsin open as a museum.
Norfolk is also a major commercial seaport.
Hampton is a fishing port.
Sunset at the Hampton Public Docks.
The thunderstorm arrived at 20:40 and put on a sound and light show.
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