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Peddocks Island: Prince Head and West Gut

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

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68th anniversary of Victory in Japan

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

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Picture of the week: Boston sunset from Martins Ledge

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

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Picture of the week: Rainbow over Castle Island

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

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Raccoon Island: Perhaps Boston Harbor’s least interesting island

Perhaps Boston Harbor’s least notable island, Raccoon Island sits inside the Fore River outlet on the Quincy (west) side. Here is a view of Raccoon Island from the water: This small island has little known history that I am aware … Continue reading

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Fishing off Minot and Cohasset Cove

A fishing boat sits off Cohasset Cove, early on a sunny July morning: The Minot area, located off Scituate and Cohasset is a good area for fishing and visiting by boat. We have written about it in the past (link … Continue reading

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Coast Guard Cutter Eagle visits Boston Harbor

The US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle entered Boston Harbor yesterday. Below is a photo of her as she made her way around fan pier: The ship will be on display in the Charlestown Navy Yard this weekend. Originally named the “Horst … Continue reading

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Picture of the week: Early Morning, Hingham Harbor

Last week’s unusual heat wave and calm overnight weather lead to very calm morning weather, which can be seen in this photo of Hingham Habor last week at around 6AM, when it as the appearance of a lake:

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Long Island and Fort Strong

 Old unmarked graves, an overgrown and abandoned military fort, a well known history of government operations during WWII and a creepy lighthouse shrouded in dense dark brush: These are some of the things found at Long Island, Boston Harbor’s forbidden … Continue reading

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Picture of the Week: Seaport terminal at night

I had the pleasure of being out on the inner harbor at dusk last week. Below is a photo of South Boston’s Conley Terminal, which was lit up to accommodate a large ship unloading its cargo:

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