NEW: Crowdfunding for Newport Tall Ship Damaged by Juno Begins
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NEW: Crowdfunding for Newport Tall Ship Damaged by Juno Begins
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.
Blizzard Juno Hits Newport
Snow piles up alongside the house and around the jeep.
Snow covered walkway
The lights are still on as the snow piles up.
A car almost completely buried in the snow.
Snow piles up on and around a car
Snow piles up against the building, not giving the door any chance of opening.
The path to Pitt's Head Tavern covered in snow.
Snow piles up, not all that far away from reaching the window.
Snow covered street, not a person in sight.
Snow covered steps leading up to the house.
Frozen wreath on a door.
