Category Archives: Boston Harbor Day Boat Trips

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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Gloucester: Eastern Point and Thacher Island

Posted on September 8, 2013 by BHB

I was lucky enough to make it up to Gloucester yesterday for a bit of fishing and sightseeing.  I brought my good Nikon camera and was able to take some cool shots along the Cape Ann coast. Gloucester Harbor is … 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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Fishing off Minot and Cohasset Cove

Posted on July 29, 2013 by BHB

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

Posted on July 26, 2013 by BHB

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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Long Island and Fort Strong

Posted on July 21, 2013 by BHB

 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

Posted on July 16, 2013 by BHB

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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Graves Light

Posted on July 1, 2013 by BHB

This outer beacon in Boston Harbor sits far removed from any part of the mainland: Eleven miles from downtown Boston to be exact. Its grey and sublime silhouette combined with its perch above a treacherous rock outcrop makes for an … Continue reading →

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The Lookout Island: Lovells Island and Fort Standish

Posted on June 29, 2013 by BHB

One of the old lookout towers on Lovells Island, looking West toward the City: Lovells Island is positioned in a central, highly strategic location; where the Boston Harbor meets the Atlantic Ocean. Situated at the very outer harbor between the channels … Continue reading →

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