Category Archives: Boston Harbor History

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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Rainsford Island: The Quarantine Island

Posted on July 13, 2013 by BHB

Lying between Long island and Peddocks Island, Rainsford Island is located in a relatively calm open area in the middle of Boston Harbor, just north of Quincy Bay. Once used as a quarantine station, this a centrally located but very small … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July! USS Constitution in Boston Harbor

Posted on July 4, 2013 by BHB

The USS Constitution was back out in Boston Harbor today for its annual July 4th turnaround and gun salute. Once again it was a nice day. Note the old American Flag flying off the stern. A closer in, color shot … Continue reading →

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Battleships and Destroyers: USS Wisconsin

Posted on July 2, 2013 by BHB

Our buddy Captain Rob visited the Norfolk Shipyard in Virginia this week and took a tour of the USS Wisconsin, an Iowa–class battleship that is one of the biggest ever built. Here are some photos of the Wisconsin, in honor … 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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Portland Head Light: America’s most scenic lighthouse

Posted on June 24, 2013 by BHB

Portland Head Light’s location and prominent features make it likely the most scenic lighthouse on all the Atlantic Coast: Visiting Portland Head Light: White surf pounds the outcrops of rock on a blue sky day. In the foreground is a … Continue reading →

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Historic place of the week: Quincy’s Furnace Brook

Posted on June 22, 2013 by BHB

You may have driven down Quincy’s Furnace Brook Parkway, but what you may not know is that it is named for the country’s first iron blast furnace, which was built in 1644. You can see the remains of this furnace … Continue reading →

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A calm summer day at Minot Light

Posted on June 10, 2013 by BHB

Yesterday was a calm and bright day off the coast of Boston’s South Shore. The seas around Minot light are very calm in this photo, which is a contrast to how rough they often get during a storm: Its hard … Continue reading →

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Fall River and Battleship Cove

Posted on June 7, 2013 by BHB

Sitting high upon a hill above the Taunton River as it empties into Mount Hope Bay is the old City of Fall River, Massachusetts. Far inland from open ocean, and close to neighboring Rhode Island, this border city bastion of … Continue reading →

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USS Constitution honors Boston Marathon first responders

Posted on June 5, 2013 by BHB

The USS Constitution was brought out for a turnaround in Boston Harbor yesterday, June 4th, 2013. This was a beautiful sight that made its observers proud: Constitution was out to celebrate the tradition of American heroism. Specifically, to honor the … Continue reading →

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