LB2016.15.606

LB2016.15.606

Prominent among numerous assorted boats at Boothbay Harbor, Maine is the USCGC SHACKLE (black hull). USCGC SHACKLE The USCG 65' small harbor tug is a class of fifteen tugs used by the United States Coast Guard for search and rescue, law enforcement, aids-to-navigation work and light icebreaking. The tugs are capable of breaking 18 in of ice with propulsion ahead and 21 in of ice backing and ramming. They were designed with steel hulls to replace the 64 ft wooden-hulled tugs that had been in service since the 1940s and were built by Gibbs Gas Engine Company, Jacksonville, Florida; Barbour Boat Works of New Bern, North Carolina; and Western Boat Builders Corporation, Tacoma, Washington from 1961 to 1967. They were originally powered by a single 400 horsepower diesel engine, however several have been re-powered with 500 horsepower main drive engines since they were constructed. Wikipedia contributors, "USCG 65' Small harbor tug," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USCG_65%27_Small_harbor_tug&oldid=1049184821 (accessed March 10, 2023). Seen in the distance on the left is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church Providing a haven for the Catholic community on the Boothbay Peninsula, Our Lady Queen of Peace has been home to year-round residents as well as seasonal visitors since its dedication in 1926. Its founding parish was a historic mix of immigrants, artists, servants, fishermen, merchants and builders. Stained glass windows honor many of the early families who nurtured Catholic presence in the region. Inspired by the reliance upon the surrounding sea, its interior takes the shape of an inverted ship’s hull, a symbol of protection. Our Lady’s prominent location near the water provides not only a magnificent view of Boothbay Harbor, but also serves as a beacon for sailors, fisherman and the surrounding community. https://www.boothbayharbor.com/live/our-lady-queen-of-peace-catholic-church/