Friday, December 23, 2011

Life on B dock.....


Meet Jenny - at least I think that is her name.  Robert yelled that there was a seal on the dock, so we all raced out to see it.  As we didn't have any fish, she ignored us, but looked hopeful.  We have had a mullet run in the harbor,  and she would flip on and off the dock looking even more hopeful, but her trainer would throw a fish and she was back on the dock scooting up the ramp.  We have no idea what she and her trainer were doing but it was entertainment.  The dogs wanted fish, too.....
MS Haganes was built in 1907 in Norway and named after a town, and supposedly was sunk during WWII so that it would not be taken by the "enemy".  That is the story on the dock, as well as the fact that it came across the Pacific from Malaysia and is in need of repairs.  According to a blog I found, it was headed for Manzanillo, but they didn't have enough fuel, so they ended up here at the very end of the dock.  Twice, very elegant modern yachts have been docked alongside and the contrast is wonderful.  Their crew were here without visas, so all went home except the girl cook who looks to be a good friend of the skipper.  Future plans for the owners have led to all sorts of stories.  You can find some of the blog  about their  horrible trip online.



1 comment:

robertstryker678 said...

Hi The yacht was not sunk in ww2 I helped restore it in Turkey in 2004 and was the only crew for the previous owners. I delivered it to Malayasia and yes it did Travel to mexico from that area. The Vessel is in need of a Bow Thuster. I am Bob Stryker of s/v Blues Brothers Matzetlan.