On And Off Shore
This outbound trawler was likely going to be looking for shrimp.
Though overall Charleston is only ranked 39th in cargo volume, they are near the top on the east coast for "Ro-Ro" traffic as it is called. Roll on and roll off vehicle delivery is big in Charleston. That's what these slab sided ships are unloading.
Charleston is popular with pleasure craft, some of whom are transiting the Intracoastal Waterway as we are.
Proximity to the ocean and rivers means that their climate is quite moderate. Enough so that we found numerous flowers in bloom.
Pineapples play a symbolic role signifying hospitality and Charleston has a beautiful waterfront "Pineapple Fountain."
The house behind the fountain is the only modern one we saw in the Old Town. It stuck out like a sore thumb.
Flanking the Pineapple Fountain there is a leafy waterfront walk.
View from the adjacent walkway. It is nice that the public can enjoy this spectacular shore.
The tidal swell can run up to 10 feet up and down. Here the tide is out.
A reminder of the importance of defending any busy port from invaders - this BIG mortar is a Civil War relic.
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