Category Archives: Boston Harbor in the Winter

Historical place of the week: Hingham Old Ship Church

Hingham’s Old Ship Church is the oldest church in the United States where worship service has been continuously celebrated. The church was one of the first structures constructed by Puritan English Settlers after sailing into Boston Harbor and landing in … Continue reading

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Cape Cod and Islands Aerial Photos

Aerial photos often provide some of the best perspective of the layout of an area. We have posted some of the Boston area previously, but here are some more recent ones from last week, taken while flying south out of … Continue reading

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Schooner Roseway Spotted in the Carribean!

The beautiful Schooner Roseway, which visits Boston Harbor in the summer months, was spotted last week (by me!) in the Carribean last week….the US Virgin Islands to be precise. A look at the ships Itinerary at the World Ocean School … Continue reading

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Picture of the week: Fishing boats on a dreary winter day

Fishing boats sit on the harbor on a calm but dreary winter’s day:

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Evacuation Day in Boston….also known as Saint Patrick’s Day

Evacuation day, occurring on the same day as Saint Patrick’s day, is an important part of Boston Harbor History. As the lesser known of the two holidays of March 17th, Evacuation day commemorates this date in 1776, when the British … Continue reading

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Boston Skyline and International Place from the Harbor

The towers of International Place and Rowes Wharf as seen from the Boston Harbor. This photo of Boston’s wonderful skyline was taken early on a calm winter morning from the commuter ferry. The sun was bright, and the wind was … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor historical place of the week: Deane Winthrop House

Winthrop is one of the cornerstones of Boston Harbor- if you view it geometrically you may see what I mean (i.e. the Northeastern corner). Naturally a point of inital discovery when approaching the Boston Harbor from the Northeast, this place has … Continue reading

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Storm Photos: Yet another one hits us in March

Yet another storm! This one will be lighter on the snow down on the coast, but will be long in duration. The long duration of high wind speed is expected to cause very high seas off the coast and potentially … Continue reading

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The force of a Nor’Easter: Enough to rip up a 2,000 lb buoy!

2013 may be dubbed the year of the storm for coastal residents of Massachusetts. As I write this, another strong storm is on its way to inflict a lashing on our coastline! Here is a photo of something I found … Continue reading

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Martha’s Vineyard in the dead of winter

The Island of Martha’s Vineyard, like many seasonal destinations, becomes desolate as the winter months encroach. However, these seasons highlight not only the island’s natural beauty, but also the self sufficiency that is part of its heritage. The lighthouse at … Continue reading

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