Category Archives: Boston Harbor History

Disappointment of the week- Georges Island dock still closed

Posted on June 11, 2012 by admin

I cruised over to Georges Island yesterday for the first time of the season to see if the long awaited re-opening of the public dock has occurred. It turns out that…. it has not. It is still under construction (two cranes … Continue reading →

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D-Day: The 68th Anniversary

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

June 6th marks the 68th anniversary of D-Day, when American, British and Canadian soldiers invaded the beaches of Normandy and began the battle of the Western Front in Europe. Boston played an important role in America’s preparation for the invasion. … Continue reading →

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An elegant old tall ship in front of our new skyline

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

I took this shot the other night while pulling out of the harbor. I was struck by the old look of this ship against the backdrop of our new and ever changing waterfront skyline. The ship is the Roseway, a … Continue reading →

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Boston Harbor Day Trips: Gloucester

Posted on June 3, 2012 by admin

Gloucester Harbor and its surrounding area makes a solid day trip from Boston Harbor. I did this trip with my family on a Saturday last summer. Depending on your speed, Gloucester is usually a little over an hour voyage from … Continue reading →

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Boston Tea Party Museum Set to Open Soon

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

I am very excited for the Tea Party Museum to open, which according to its website is scheduled to occur in 78 days. Having been under construction for quite some time, the structure is coming together quite nicely.  I remember … Continue reading →

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South Shore Naval History On Display

Posted on March 31, 2012 by admin

Then USS Salem, docked at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy is just one of the South Shore’s pieces of naval history: The Fore River and Hingham shipyards are worth a visit if you are interested in US naval history. … Continue reading →

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