January 7, 2017 – Friday
Yesterday we had a great time visiting some historical areas of Panama City. St. Andrews, established in 1827 and incorporated in 1908; Millville established in 1899 and incorporated in 1913; Historical Downtown Panama City established in 1906 and incorporated in 1909. Both St Andrews and Millville were annexed by Panama City in 1927.
At St. Andrews we learned about the Pelican Tree and the renewal of that area.
Governor Stone, built in 1877, has had a full life. She is the oldest known surviving Gulf Coast Schooner and has served as an oystering schooner, a general freighter, a Prohibition rum runner, day sailor, training vessel, and private yacht. She sank three times, washed ashore twice, and still she continues to go on adventures.
St. Andrew has long been known for its salt. It became a target of the Union because it supplied salt to the Confederate soldiers. It is still proud of its salty history.
Rick’s favorite part of the day – Gene’s Oyster Bar
Built in 1930 it has its own historical marker.
Best oysters we have had since leaving the Northwest.
Today has been a much different day. With the current cold front, our temperature dropped to a low of 29 degrees with wind gusts up to 40 mph. That might not be so bad, but the heater on the boat has decided not to work. 
See you on the water!
- Sunrise 6:40 am – Sunset 4:58 pm
- Temp 44 F Hi – 29 F Low – Sunny with cold wind from the north.
- Day 73