Cuban Chugs
by John M Bailey
Title
Cuban Chugs
Artist
John M Bailey
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
This is one of the actual boats used by Cubans during the crossings of the Florida Straits. These kind of boats are called "Chugs" apparently for the sounds they make as they are "chugging " along. Several chugs are on display at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. It is sobering to think of the many Cubans who successfully and unsuccessfully embarked on the 90 mile journey that separates the Keys from Cuba.
This image is featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You" and "500 Views."
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October 27th, 2014
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Comments (51)
Christopher James
Nice capture John...interesting story.....I am hoping now I will be able to sail to Cuba.......LF
Amy Sorvillo
Beautiful capture... It's such a primitive looking boat to make that long journey... l/f G+