Seen Better Days by junge1

Photography • Transportation • posted on Sep 29, 2009

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At first glance these two small freighters, moored in Papeete Harbor, seemed like they are no longer being used. But looking closely I saw laundry hung up to dry on the smaller freighter and the zodiak on the larger one looks to be in pretty good condition. The freighters themselves don't look too bad either, except for the rust around the waterline. These two ships really don't look any different than hundreds of other small freighters that supply small coastal towns around the globe with goods. This picture was taken on 14 August 2009. Thank you for viewing, commenting, and favs, Sig...

Comments (37)

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flora-crassella

3:00PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

schöne Schiffe - sehr schönes Foto!!!!

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timtripp

3:06PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

gorgeous ships.... i bet travel on one of them would be adventurous.

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junge1

3:13PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

@timtripp. I have always contemplated doing it, but except for the North Atlantic crossing on freighters in 1969 I have done nothing else.

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Faemike55

3:20PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

Nice capture! While slightly rusty, I bet they're still very seaworthy!

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MagikUnicorn

3:29PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

I LOVE ALL PORT VIEW... PORT = LIFE

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NoobasaurUS

3:38PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

I'm with Unicorn...I love ports and harbors...beautiful photo and pov!!!!!!! Wonderful background info and details!!!!! I just love this virtual vacation I get to go on with you!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

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emmecielle

3:49PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

Splendid view! :)

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jeroni

3:55PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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durleybeachbum

4:12PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

Very interesting, and at first I thought it was my home port of Poole!

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sandra46

4:32PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

fantastic shot

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flavia49

5:03PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

fantastic capture!!!

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koosievantutte

5:03PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

great little ships these coasters.

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orig_buggy

5:19PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

totally cool!!!

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mermaid

5:36PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

fascinating shot, Sig, especially with this hurly burly of masts

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psyoshida

5:53PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

At first I thought it was an older photo. I'm happy they are still in use. Excellent shot, I love the composition and lighting.

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shadownet

6:00PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

All that oxidation can sure take its toll over time. I would not be surprised if some spots on the hull are in bad need of patching.

duncanoooo

6:49PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

If only those ships could talk.....

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bmac62

7:41PM | Tue, 29 September 2009

I forget Sig...where were you on the 14th of August (Alaska)? I notice the bilge pumps working on the South Korean vessel...bet the Panamaian flagged vessel is pumping too. Great detail as usual in your very large format.

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