Category Archives: Boston Harbor Cruises

Nut Island: Quincy Bay’s Windswept Eastern Point

Posted on March 20, 2014 by BHB

Across West Gut from Peddocks Island lies Nut Island, which extends into Quincy Bay. West Gut is a body of water not narrow enough to typically cause a significant torrent as tides ebb and flow. But when a southwest wind … Continue reading →

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Boston Harbor Fishing Boats

Posted on November 28, 2013 by BHB

The outer Boston Harbor has once again become a fertile fishing ground. Boats converge on the ledges and flats to pursue both lobsters and fin fish, coming from the harbors of South Boston, Hingham, Hull and Winthrop, among others. Below are … Continue reading →

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The Harbor’s Far Northeastern Edge: Calf Island, Little Calf and Green Island

Posted on October 21, 2013 by BHB

At the Northeastern most edge of the outer Boston Harbor lies Calf Island, with the rocky outcrops of Little Calf Island and Green Island just to the North. Free from development, and highly exposed to the open ocean, these places … Continue reading →

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Scenes from the Boston Harbor Island Sailing Regatta

Posted on September 28, 2013 by BHB

The Boston Harbor Islands regatta was held today. What a perfect day for it (although it could have been a bit more windy). Here are some photos, including this one taken from out by Nix’s Mate: More sailboats than I … Continue reading →

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Queen Mary 2 departing Boston Harbor

Posted on September 13, 2013 by BHB

The Queen Mary 2, one of the largest cruise ships in the world, was in Boston Harbor yesterday (thursday 9/12). I caught a shot of her leaving the harbor late last night: Here is a good view of the Queen … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Skyline from Charlestown with a Tall Ship

Posted on September 2, 2013 by BHB

This week’s picture of the week was taken Friday evening, at the kickoff to the long weekend. A tall ship, the Roseway, passes by the city skyline as seen from Charlestown:

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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 →

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Boats that you might see in Boston Harbor

Posted on June 15, 2013 by BHB

When out on Boston Harbor, there are a great variety of interesting boats which one may see. In addition to the large number of private recreational boats and fishing vessels out there, here is a list of some of the … Continue reading →

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Tall Ships Peacemaker and Roseway back for the summer

Posted on May 29, 2013 by BHB

Over the past week, some of our finest tall ships have been back in town. Here are a few pictures of the Peacemaker, a barquentine which was docked at fan pier most of last week, as well as the Roseway, … Continue reading →

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Long Island Light: One of the harbor’s more mysterious lighthouses

Posted on May 1, 2013 by BHB

Long Island Light is a functioning lighthouse on the Northernmost point of its name sake island, in the very center Boston Harbor. The lighthouse marks the entrance to President Roads, a major Boston Harbor shipping channel, through the narrow passageway … Continue reading →

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