(slideshow) The ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ in Biloxi, a tradition started by Catholic immigrants to the Gulf Coast - Page 6

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Shrimp boats lined up for a blessing

Originally, the priest would climb from boat to boat, but due to an unfortunate accident the priest today blesses the boats while remaining on one anchored boat. The boats power by and Father blesses each one.

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© Courtesy of the Blessing of the Fleet Committee

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