Crossing the Sound and Launching the Holiday Weekend
Gathering at the last stop on the mainland before loading the boat.
Gathering at the last stop on the mainland before loading the boat.
Ferry Woods Hole soon to be departing from port of Woods Hole.
Ferry Woods Hole soon to be departing from port of Woods Hole.
First up on the upper deck and many seats to choose from, but not for long.
First up on the upper deck and many seats to choose from, but not for long.
One of the best views in the boat.
One of the best views in the boat.
New construction at Woods Hole terminal seen from aboard ship.
New construction at Woods Hole terminal seen from aboard ship.
Heading out into Nantucket Sound.
Heading out into Nantucket Sound.
You know summer is soon when short sleeves are worn atop.
You know summer is soon when short sleeves are worn atop.
Crossing ferry Martha's Vineyard on her way back to the mainland.
Crossing ferry Martha's Vineyard on her way back to the mainland.
Looking up to the wheel house.
Looking up to the wheel house.
Governor rounds the red buoy coming out of the outer harber.
Governor rounds the red buoy coming out of the outer harber.
Familiar sights and sounds of Vineyard Haven await travelers.
Familiar sights and sounds of Vineyard Haven await travelers.
That excited feeling when Steamship crew signal you to drive off.
That excited feeling when Steamship crew signal you to drive off.
Now it is still days from the official start to the Memorial Day weekend and the license plates of cars tell of many arrivals from distant mainland places. The crossing of the Sound to and from the Vineyard signal the gathering of summer as more trips and more boats deliver their excited passengers.