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Thimble Islands | Photos

Enjoy this collection of photos celebrating the beauty of the Thimble Islands in Connecticut from photographer Jarrod McCabe.

By Yankee Magazine|Apr 16 2014| Print icon

A person stands on the bow of a white boat named "VOLSUNGA IV" with "TIMBLE ISLANDS" signage, floating on calm water under a cloudy sky.

Captain Bob stands proudly on the bow of his boat, Volsunga IV.

Photo Credit: Jarrod McCabe
Photographer Jarrod McCabe, along with Captain Bob as his tour guide, captured the picturesque network of the Thimble Islands just off Stony Creek in Connecticut.  The islands which dot Long Island Sound are filled with stories that intertwine with their histories. And, a tour with Captain Bob reveals many of those tales including the legends of Captain Kidd’s treasure or P.T. Barnum’s most famous performer, Tom Thumb.

THIMBLE ISLANDS | PHOTOS

Captain Bob stands proudly on the bow of his boat, Volsunga IV.
Captain Bob stands proudly on the bow of his boat, Volsunga IV.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
Spectators on Captain Bob's tour take in the views of Wheeler Island.
Spectators on Captain Bob’s tour take in the views of Wheeler Island.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
Volsunga IV, Captain Bob's Thimble Islands tour boat moored in Stony Creek Harbor.
Volsunga IV, Captain Bob’s Thimble Islands tour boat moored in Stony Creek Harbor.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
Cut-in-Two West Island with the perfect backdrop of billowy clouds .
Cut-in-Two West Island with the perfect backdrop of billowy clouds .
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
Exton's reef with its residence set high on stilts.
Exton’s reef with its residence set high on stilts.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
A ketch sailboat at anchor in the Thimbles.
A ketch sailboat at anchor in the Thimbles.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
A seagull rookery on Frisbee Island. Potato Island in visible just beyond.
A seagull rookery on Frisbee Island. Potato Island in visible just beyond.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
Davis Island, where President Taft summered, is seen in the foreground with an observatory deck set on an outcropping of rock. Grey Rock Island is seen in the distance with Mother-in-law off to the right.
Davis Island, where President Taft summered, is seen in the foreground with an observatory deck set on an outcropping of rock. Grey Rock Island is seen in the distance with Mother-in-law off to the right.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
A portion of Cut-in-Two Island East, Tom Thumb’s old haunt.
A portion of Cut-in-Two Island East, Tom Thumb’s old haunt.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe
A victorian gingerbread cottage on Governors Island with Potato Island beyond.
A victorian gingerbread cottage on Governors Island with Potato Island beyond.
Photo Credit : Jarrod McCabe

SEE MORE: Thimble Islands Cruise | Connecticut’s Vacation Retreat

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