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Tankers in Boston Harbor – Where is Majuro?

A large tanker gets pushed through the inner harbor by tug boat, presumably on its way to the fuel terminal up in Chelsea. Many cargo ships and tankers in Boston Harbor list a place called Majuro as their home port. I … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Early Morning over Hingham Bay

A view of the Boston skyline over Boston Harbor while departing from Hingham Bay on the 6:00AM commuter ferry. The days are starting to get shorter, as a sky like this is rarely visible after the ferry service starts until … Continue reading

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USS Constitution under sail

 The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the United States Navy, was paraded out President roads to sail under its own sails this past Saturday. The USS Constitution was paraded around the harbor today under sail power for only … Continue reading

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The Bonito Run

Bonito are one of the most fun fish to catch, and are also great tasting. You won’t find them in Boston Harbor, but if you are lucky enough to get down to the Cape Cod and the islands this time … Continue reading

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The “State of Maine” in Boston Harbor

Today the State of Maine, a Maine Maritime Academy training vessel was tied up on the South Boston waterfront. This is a pretty big and impressive boat, and it looked cool in front of the skyline. It is uncertain why … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Picture of the Week: Boston Light at Sunset

Boston Light: In honor of National Lighthouse Day, here is a photo of Boston Light taken last night, in front of a nice summer sunset.

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Views from Fort Revere in Hull

Above, a panoramic view of the structure of Fort Revere looking North. Below is a view looking East over Point Allerton and Hull Harbor from the top of the fort. Fort Revere is a less well known landmark, which is … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor picture of the week: Turkey Hill

Looking East out over the Atlantic Ocean and the Hull wind turbine from the top of Turkey Hill in Hingham.

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A trip to Spectacle Island

Today made me realize why we all pay up to live in this beautiful but expensive greater Boston area. Our own Boston Harbor Islands National Park is an incredible asset, and a great place to visit.  Spectacle Island is one … Continue reading

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U-boats around Boston Harbor made it a tough summer for boating in 1942

Tonight’s news from multiple sources of the discovery of a WWII-era German U-boat wreck South of Nantucket makes me think about what boating might have been like while the war was going on…. U-boats in Boston Harbor That summer 70 … Continue reading

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