Approaching Nassau

Nassau

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January 6th 2011
Today was another beautiful day! Calm seas and light winds which made our passage from Chub Cay to Nassau and uneventful 6 hours. Nassau is the largest city and the capital of the Bahamas. But, it is just another big tourist town in my opinion. Five cruise ships and the main dock. Dozens of water craft scurrying about taking the tourist to various activities. A lot like St. Thomas without th ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more