Historic Coast Guard cutter Eagle stops in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTHThe ship masts and intertwined rig ropes of the cutter Eagle cut a fine figure against the blue and white sky as it glided on the Elizabeth River Wednesday, blue-green water lapping at its sides.Coast Guard crew members climbed up the ropes and turned large wooden wheels as friends and family members strode about the decks for a glimpse into the ship’s history.

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