Monthly Archives: August 2013

Snake Island: The North Shore Island

Posted on August 31, 2013 by BHB

Snake Island, while one of Boston Harbor’s least notable, is unique in its proximity to the North Shore side of Boston harbor, most unlike the others. Many of Boston Harbor’s islands are located in close proximity to the coastlines of … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor History, Boston Harbor in the Winter, good views, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Snake Island: The North Shore Island

Lighthouses along Massachusetts Bay

Posted on August 25, 2013 by BHB

Lighthouses: These iconic nautical landmarks have served an important purpose for hundreds of years. While that purpose has been somewhat obscured by modern nautical technology driven by satellites, lighthouses are still quite relevant and useful to mariners of all skill … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor Navigation, good views, Tour Boats, Uncategorized, Visiting Boston Harbor | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Lighthouses along Massachusetts Bay

A unique perspective: Boston Harbor by tug boat

Posted on August 23, 2013 by BHB

We have all seen the big cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers entering and exiting the harbor via tug boat, but most of us don’t get the unique view of Captain Ross McDonagh (@DJRosko82) who shared some of his photos taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor Navigation, Boston Harborfront Development, Visiting Boston Harbor | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on A unique perspective: Boston Harbor by tug boat

Brilliant summer sunset out at Calf Island

Posted on August 22, 2013 by BHB

The sun sets over Calf Island in Outer Boston Harbor. The long rocky outcrop of the island is visible, as is the distant silhouette of the Boston Skyline. Last night, August 21st, made for an ideal, bright red sunset given … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor Birds, Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston Harbor Day Boat Trips, good views, Uncategorized, Visiting Boston Harbor | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Brilliant summer sunset out at Calf Island

Picture of the week: Boston Light up close

Posted on August 21, 2013 by BHB

A recent photo of Boston Light up close on a nice clear day. I recently adopted this photo as my new twitter (@bhbeacon) background:

Posted in Boston Harbor Navigation, Boston Harbor Picture of the Week | Comments Off on Picture of the week: Boston Light up close

Deer Island Light: One of the strangest looking lighthouses around

Posted on August 19, 2013 by BHB

Deer Island Light is perhaps the strangest looking of Boston’s four major light houses, but it one of the most useful. Located several hundred yards south of Deer Island, this structure sits near the busiest entrance to the Boston Harbor. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor History, Boston Harbor in the Winter, Boston Harbor Navigation, Boston Harbor Tides, Uncategorized, Visiting Boston Harbor | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Deer Island Light: One of the strangest looking lighthouses around

Peddocks Island: Prince Head and West Gut

Posted on August 17, 2013 by BHB

The dune of the Prince Head on the Southeastern edge of Peddocks Island: While not the largest Boston Harbor Island (that title goes to Long Island) Peddocks ranks second in area but has the longest coastline of any of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor Navigation, good views, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Peddocks Island: Prince Head and West Gut

68th anniversary of Victory in Japan

Posted on August 15, 2013 by BHB

68 years ago today, on August 15th, 1945, the Empire of Japan offered unconditional surrender to the Allied powers. This marked the end of WWII. Days later, a treaty of surrender was signed in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS Missouri, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on 68th anniversary of Victory in Japan

Picture of the week: Boston sunset from Martins Ledge

Posted on August 14, 2013 by BHB

Here is a shot taken last Sunday evening (8/11) which was a particularly clear night: The location was Martin’s Ledge, which is a submerged rock outcrop about a mile East of Outer Brewster Island. It is marked with a “4” … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston Harbor History, Boston Harbor Picture of the Week | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Picture of the week: Boston sunset from Martins Ledge

Picture of the week: Rainbow over Castle Island

Posted on August 8, 2013 by BHB

A rainbow over castle island after a strong midsummer storm last week:

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
Posted in Boston Harbor Picture of the Week, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Picture of the week: Rainbow over Castle Island