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Gulf Islands National Seashore Family of four waiting to ride their bikes are in front of a trail to the blue water.
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White ferry boat with visitors docked at West Ship Island
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Enjoying the ferry ride to West Ship Island, MS District.
 

Passenger ferry service is available if you would like to explore West Ship Island in the Mississippi District.  Ferries have on-board amenities such as restrooms and snack bars.  Watch for dolphins gliding alongside the boat!

To arrange transportation to East Ship, Horn, Petit Bois, and Cat Islands contact a National Park Service licensed boat operator.

 

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Murray Dorty, an African-American Union Civil War re-enactor, stands at attention inside Fort Massachusetts.

Did You Know?
The 2nd Regiment of Louisiana Native Guards trained on Ship Island and became the first black unit on April 9, 1863 on the Gulf Frontier. They met Confederate forces in battle during a raid on Pascagoula, MS.
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