Blessing of the Fleet

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The ship the Morning Star receiving the Blessing of the Fleet, a centuries-old tradition orginally meant to bring a bountiful harvest, now takes place in Brunswick on Mother's Day as a procession of decorated ships.

Courtesy of Georgia Council for the Arts.

Blessing of the Fleet

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