MAY 20, Fernandina Beach, FL

We moved another 60 mile north on the Intercoastal Waterway to Fernandina Beach.

As we moved north the tide is becoming larger. At Stuart we have about two feet between high and low tides. At Titusville we had about one foot between high and low tide. Now between St Augustine and Fernandina we have about six feet between high and low tide. Interesting.

Low tide. Must be exceptionally low tide.

Exceptionally long dock. Maybe 1200 feet.

As we crossed the St Johns River leading to Jacksonville, we came upon a drydock and some ships under repair. Big ships.

Floating drydock.

The paper mill industry is one of the largest in Jacksonville and the smell was not pleasant in the old days here. The paper mills are still operating and the smell is almost gone. New technology has made a big difference.

Paper Mill.

As we approach Fernandina we see yet another paper mill, a fleet of shrimp boats and our marina with the town visible just behind the marina. We are docked at Fernandina Harbor Marina with several other very large private yachts.

Approaching Fernandina Beach.

Shrimp boats.

Fernandina Harbor Marina.

The town has some nice shops, historic homes, beautiful trees and twenty three restaurants within walking distance of the marina. Linda says this is really good.

Main Street.

Dr John Lesesne House built 1860.
He left during the Civil War and never came back.
Property sold to local Judge for taxes in 1868.
Wonder what happened to the Doctor and his family?

Post Office.

Pirates hang out in this town.

There are some interesting art pieces around town. Another example of a community picking a theme, getting the artists to decorate a similar piece and auctioning them off for a worthy cause.





Wonder what this is?

We rate Fernandina a great stop!