MAY 6, 2019 - FLAMINGO III or KEYPORT PRINCESS: NEEDING A LITTLE TLC

[EC NEWELLMAN]

These images were sent in this morning, and they were not taken here in Brooklyn. Upon closer inspection you will see the current "rough" cosmetic condition of the vessel at the dock unusual to see so early in the fishing season, as well as barrels in the bow and the stern which is usually an indication of stability testing for the USCG.

I would imagine we will be hearing more in the near future on when these vessel has its 'ticket' in place, but it is interesting to think back to the many decades of blue fishing that was done on the old Flamingo III when she sailed from the Plumb 3rd street location inside Shellbank Creek.

Many thanks to the captain who took these pictures and passed them along!