Check Out the Empty Vessel Project at the Gowanus Photo Pool

Originally uploaded by e-liz.

Exceptionally talented photographer and Gowanus Photo Pool contributor e-liz has posted a wonderful set of photos of a barbecue and musical event on Sunday at the Empty Vessel Project. The Empty Vessel Project is working to restore an ex-US Navy rescue boat of World War II vintage. It is docked at the foot of First Street on the Gowanus.

If you're not cut out for a Gowanus Dredgers canoe trip on the Gowanus and can't get a ride in an Urban Divers row boat, the Empty Vessel Project is an excellent way to actually be on the water of the Gowanus without risking being in the water of the Gowanus. (Gowanus Swim Team, anyone?) To help, the Empty Vessel has new hours for spring and summer: Saturday 2-8, Sunday 12-6 and Monday 4-10. And, the group hosts events on its decks--groups, rehearsals, language classes, acoustic band practices--free of charge.

Volunteers are welcome to help with the renovation and the website has a list of needed items to help.

The Gowanus Photo Pool is 52 members strong and has nearly 400 photos, including a bunch by yours truly. It was founded by Dope on the Slope, the person behind one of my favorite local blogs called--what else?--Dope on the Slope.