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Category Archives: Boston Harbor History
Gallops Island: The Central Island
Closed to the public for health concerns relating to the presence of asbestos, Gallops Island continually remains a question mark in the minds of Boston Harbor visitors. Due to its central location, one cannot help but cruise by and see … Continue reading
Myles Standish State Park: A Monument with a View
Myles Standish State Park in Duxbury: Some history and some great views… Named for the military leader of the Pilgrim’s 1620 expedition to Plymouth, Myles Standish State Park is located high up on a pine forest hill in the South of … Continue reading
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Picture of the week: Skyline from Charlestown with a Tall Ship
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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Snake Island: The North Shore Island
Snake Island, while one of Boston Harbor’s least notable, is unique in its proximity to the North Shore side of Boston harbor, most unlike the others. Many of Boston Harbor’s islands are located in close proximity to the coastlines of … 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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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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