Luckily here in Salem, MA we escaped the worst of Hurricane Sandy's wrath, though we did have terrible conditions and some damage locally. I was fortunate enough to be able to get outside and walk around before, during, and after the storm.
In Salem Harbor, the high tide came in at about 11:50AM on Monday, 10/29/2012. The winds had not yet cranked up as high as they were going to go later, but the tenacious and unrelenting wind was begin to cause damage in the harbor. Boats were breaking free from their moorings and drifting. One beautiful sailboat, The Jubilee, had come free and was smashing against the rocks and seawall at Derby Wharf by 8:30AM that morning. By 9:30AM, when I returned with my camera, a tow boat had managed to tow the Jubilee to a dock near the Salem Yacht Club and secure. Sadly, on the morning of 10/30/2012, The Jubilee was resting on the rocks in the harbor again. Apparently they were not able to safely secure the boat properly in the deteriorating conditions and it came free again.
I ventured back to the wharf with my dog between 2:30-3:30PM. This was during the peak of the winds and storm-blown rain. I realized what a risk I was taking by being outside and headed home after taking a few pictures. Branches were dropping and I live on a street that is lined with lots of tall, older trees.
It continued to be very windy and rainy until around 10PM that night when conditions began to improve. I made it to the wharf this morning (Tuesday, 10/30) and counted at least 10 boats that had broken loose and washed ashore or broke up. I have attached a link to my photo set taken in the days around the storm.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dcelyphotos/sets/72157631888178997/
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