Thunderbolt

In coastal Georgia, few towns have histories as deeply bound to commercial fishing and boatbuilding as Thunderbolt. Set beside the tidal Wilmington River, this small municipality sits amid the salt-marsh waterways east of Savannah, on the route toward Tybee Island. Working waterfronts, marinas and boatyards still shape its identity, with shrimping long part of the local economy and maritime culture. Thunderbolt provides a more intimate counterpoint to nearby Savannah’s urban historic district, while remaining firmly connected to the wider Lowcountry coast. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of coastal Georgia connects regionally.

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