Jacksonville, FL

 

JACKSONVILLE 

 

 


We departed Ortega River Marina, had a bridge open and headed North DOWN the St John's River. As we approached Jacksonville a train was crossing the river. Unlike road bridges where many are 65ft clearance, RR bridges are just a few feet off the water. The train also moves slowly when crossing. What seem like 15 minutes, the bridge finally opened and we were on our way.  The waterways were quiet this day with just an occasional gun boat guarding Navel Vessels  
Waterfront 


We left the St John's and entered the ICW to continue our northbound journey. Just a few hundred yards into the ICW we stopped for the night at the free dock. No water or electric but the price was right. The current was strong and just behind where we docked was a partial sunken boat. It wasn't there long because it wasn't stripped. 

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