What’s that noise, and who was that?

 MM 487

One of the things you experience on a boat is a surprising variety of noises. 

Bilge and water pumps running, wind in rigging, and waves slapping against the transom are all present at times. But we have never heard the sound of “snapping” or “pistol” shrimp, which are about the size of a finger nail. They literally sound like bacon in a frying pan, amplified and reverberating throughout the hull of the boat. The first time we heard the sound in Palm Coast FL, Don checked for a possible stray electric current. Then we learned about this phenomenon that has only occurred at a few marinas in Florida and SC.

Here is a sound clip of the shrimp provided by AGU, with more information at the link:


https://youtu.be/1Y9IhiSk-Pk?si=AUFva2vl9OxUvoee

Since we planned to transit about only 45 miles today, we left Port Royal for an 11:30 bridge opening of the Lady's Island swing bridge.



Swing bridge in motion

But just before we headed for the bridge, someone called out and waved to Don from the Beaufort waterfront! We were too far away to determine who it was, and continue to wonder.

We anchored in a beautiful, quiet creek off of the ICW with a few other boats, headed for Charleston tomorrow.

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  1. RozenaApril 25, 2024 at 1:56 PM

    Shrimp fry, never ever heard about that God has made so many interesting creatures. Never saw one of those bridges, interesting engineering. Some friend you met at a marina hope you learn who it was.

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