Blockade Runners Tall Ship Draws Crowds to Padanaram Harbor

A historic sailing vessel called The Shallop drew visitors to Padanaram Harbor on Monday as part of the Blockade Runners maritime event, with Capt. Whit Perry at the helm guiding the boat into port.

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"Capt. Whit Perry guides The Shallop boat during the Blockade Runners stop in Padanaram ..." Visitors lined the Padanaram Harbor waterfront Monday to watch the historic vessel arrive, with crew member Sam Allen tying off its lines as onlookers examined the boat up close, according to a Reuters Connect photo report. (read it at https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/capt-whit-perry-guides-the-shallop-boat-during-the-blockade-runners-stop-in-padanaram-harbor-in-dartmouth-ma-on-august-17/dGFnOnJldXRlcnMuY29tLDIwMjY6bmV3c21sX01UMVVTQVRPREFZMjk2MDQ2MTc)

"Ronald Vincent Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Fall River, MA - East Bay RI - Legacy" Ronald J. Vincent, 83, a North Dartmouth-connected resident who also lived in Tiverton, Rhode Island, and Port St. Lucie, Florida, died Aug. 14, per the obituary listing. (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbayri/name/ronald-vincent-obituary?id=62202856)

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