Friday, June 27, 2008

Harbor Abuzz with Activity

Erie's harborfront, though seeing no vessels in port today, was abuzz with activity this morning and afternoon. This morning Lakeshore Towing tugs FLATTOP and DON HENRY moved barges 501 and 502 to Erie Shipbuilding, where they will load fireworks for the Boom Over the Bay celebration on July 4.

This afternoon, FLATTOP placed buoys marking the course for Saturday's swim across the bay. The swim is celebrating the improvement in the health of Presque Isle Bay over the past 20 years. The buoys were placed on the west side of the course; local boaters will anchor and line the east side of the course from the Vista 3 parking lot on Presque Isle to the Erie Yacht Club.

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