The Columbia, August 1970
Ya gotta love the Columbia. YA GOTTA. It just looks so great. Imagine how somebody from 1958 (the year the Columbia debuted) must have felt seeing this in an amusement park. On that beautiful river! It's an impressive feat, one that I think we're so used to now that we don't really appreciate it. Anyway, there it is, in the summer of 1970. It was a mere 12 years old in these photos. I like it when there are sails, even if they aren't fully unfurled, it just adds to the authenticity. Meanwhile, I'm staying away from that group of teenagers.
I wonder if the Mark Twain was closed for maintenance? The sailing ship is about as full as it can get. I'm noticing that the lanterns that are sometimes seen hanging from the ends of the yards (which were always freshly-mown) are missing, which is a shame. I've never known if they were lit at night, but assume so - it must have looked amazing.
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Major-
"Meanwhile, I'm staying away from that group of teenagers".
I don't know, Major... those are about the squarest-looking teenagers I've ever seen from 1970-! (As for the Columbia - it is never square - just perfect).
Thanks, Major.
Wow, the Columbia is jam-packed! The guests are 'sardined'. That's the opposite of being 'spaghettified' in a black hole.
Major, you're wise to stay clear of those teens (nevermind what Nanook is saying ;-)). Not one is wearing a tie! Or sporting a clean-cut crew-cut! The girls' hemlines are waaaay up there! And one of guys is even wearing a [gasp!] beret! When teens congregate like that, you know they are up to no good.... Swan food, says I.
Really nice picture. I like how the sun is barely highlighting the upper sails.
Oooh! This one is fantastic! Look at the detail in the draped sails. And the shadowy areas look great. I believe I will keep this one. So majestic!
Better than usual photos today, Major. Thanks.
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