Rich in seafood and history, Rockport was once a vibrant hub for the export of timber and granite, and a dock was built in 1743 to make shipments easier. Then, during the War of 1812, Rockport served as a critical lookout point and was even involved in a small battle, during which residents battled the British with muskets and anything else they could get their hands on-they even used their stockings as slingshots.
The vessel, the flagship of the Cunard Line, was seen in The Narrows on Friday night on its way out for a recent voyage. The Queen Mary 2 is a singular vessel in that it is the only cruise ship in the world that still makes voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, sailing between New York and Southampton in the U.K. And while the ship was not heading for Europe on this most recent trip, it was still a majestic sight.
Lear Green's harrowing escape as a stowaway on a steamship illustrates the courage of enslaved individuals who sought freedom through perilous journeys at sea.
