Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Date: March 19, 2011Event Description
Since the 1950s Newport's Blessing of the Fleet has continued the custom of asking for prayers for protection at sea, bountiful catches, and peace of mind for the families at home.
The Blessing is open to any and all who wish to ask blessings on their fishing vessel, charter vessel, pleasure craft, or research vessel.
The Blessing is open to any and all who wish to ask blessings on their fishing vessel, charter vessel, pleasure craft, or research vessel.
Blessings by clergy onboard the coast guard vessel.
Some of the spectators. One male all the rest females.
Spring vacation at the coast. Such a blessing even though it was windy and rainy.
We enjoyed and were fascinated by the blessing of the fishing fleet, such a nice tradition in Newport.
And we were overjoyed by the blessing of Steve, Kari-Anne and Sofie joining us...
