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The shrimp boat, Grave Digger, approaches the North Walton St. Bridge to be blessed during the 56th annual Blessing of the Fleet, April 7, 2024, in Darien, GA. Credit: Justin Taylor/The Current

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Gallery: 2024 Darien Blessing of the Fleet

Hundreds attend annual celebration of the sea, heritage

by Justin Taylor April 8th, 2024Updated February 2nd, 2026 Why you can trust The Current

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