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Cape May-Lewes Ferry honoring frontline COVID-19 workers

Delaware Public Media

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is paying tribute to healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic. in Delaware and New Jersey this month.

 

The Cape May-Lewes Ferry will sound “Bravo-Zulu” on the vessel horn to show support and appreciation to healthcare providers on both sides of the Delaware Bay.

The signal will be broadcast at 5:45 p.m. in Cape May, New Jersey and at 7:30 p.m. in Lewes every day until June 30.

Jim Salmon is the Public Information Officer for the Delaware River and Bay Authority.

"The nautical signal Bravo Zulu is a Naval address meaning 'well done,'" said Salmon. "15 minutes prior to the last departures on both sides of the Delaware Bay our vessel will signal Bravo Zulu as a tribute to our healthcare workers in our community."

Salmon adds Bravo is one long sound blast followed by three short sound bursts, while Zulu is two long sound blasts followed by two short sound bursts.

He does note that other marine operations around the country have been performing the same symbolic tribute usually around 7 p.m., the ferry picked different times to coordinate with its schedule.

The ferry is still vehicle traffic only, no passengers, and that will continue for the foreseeable future.

Salmon does say they hope to make a decision in the next few weeks to see how they can loosen directions.

Joe brings over 20 years of experience in news and radio to Delaware Public Media and the All Things Considered host position. He joined DPM in November 2019 as a reporter and fill-in ATC host after six years as a reporter and anchor at commercial radio stations in New Castle and Sussex Counties.