I agree, Mike, that it was a very special cruise and it was nice to see you again. Thanks again to Doug Bingham & John Galluzo as well as all of those from the lighthouse community who supported this event. Here are a few images that came through my lens.
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Approaching Minots as the sun goes down
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Descendants of Joseph Antoine & Joseph Wilson, the keepers who lost their lives when the original Minots Ledge lighthouse fell into the sea during a violent storm in 1851. From left are Herb Jason, Rich Silvia, A.J. Antoine, Kenneth Jason, unknown and John Small.
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Descendants toss a wreath into the water during the cruise.
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The boat pulls within 50 feet of the base of the granite tower and everyone is in awe of this engineering marvel as cameras click away. (Some of those onboard even forgot to eat, right Mike?)
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The Lantern room looms overhead.
The following is a link to an article in The Patriot Ledger newspaper today.
http://www.ledger.southofboston.com/display/inn_news/news06.txt "Keeping The Flame in New England" 
Ron[This message has been edited by RFoster (edited 04-18-2001).]
