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

by Justin Taylor, The Current
April 8, 2024

<h1>Gallery: 2024 Darien Blessing of the Fleet</h1>
<p class="byline">by Justin Taylor, The Current <br />April 8, 2024</p>

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