NEW: Crowdfunding for Newport Tall Ship Damaged by Juno Begins
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Crowdfunding has begun for the the Newport tall ship, a replica of the USS Providence, that was damaged during Blizzard Juno.
The crowdfunding has been set up by Nicole Raab who was heartbroken to see the ship damaged.
“It felt like someone ripped out my insides when I saw the first photo of her damage. She is a part of me, no doubt. We will bring her back, together will all our crew we can heal her," said Raab, who has worked on the ship, on the damage and the ship's future.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe ship was being stored in the Newport Shipyards but due to the high winds the storm brought, the ship toppled over and needs a lot of repairs before it is able to get back into the water.
To help fund the ship's repairs and get it back in the water, click here.
Related Slideshow: Blizzard Juno Hits Newport
Blizzard Juno is in full swing across all of New England. Here is a look at how the storm has impacted Newport.
See the slides below.
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