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Eagle lands for maritime festival

September 07, 2023 5:08 pm • Last Updated: September 07, 2023 7:44 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Tugboat John P. Wronowski backs away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, after it and the tugboat John Paul, not shown, helped the Coast Guard barque Eagle dock at City Pier in New London. The Eagle will be one of the vessels that will offer free tours during the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Saturday and Sunday along the Waterfront Park. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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New London ― The tugboats John P. Wronowski and John Paul helped the United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle Thursday dock at City Pier in New London.

The Eagle will be one of the boats that will offer a free tour during the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival Saturday and Sunday along the Waterfront Park.

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