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Category Archives: Boston Harbor Navigation
The Ruins of Misery Island
The large Island called Misery lying at the top of Salem Sound was once a popular summer resort- it once even had a casino on its premises. Its decline as a resort was caused in large part by a massive … Continue reading →
Langlee Island and the Inner Hingham Harbor
At the far Southeastern end of the greater Boston Harbor lie the islands of Hingham Harbor. There are four rocky outcrops in this sheltered bay once known as Bare Cove to early English settlers: Langlee Island, Sarah Island, Ragged Island … Continue reading →
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Summer Views of Peddocks Island
Last week, I returned to Peddocks Island for the first time in over a year. It was a bright blue sky day. The island was very ho, and the grass and brush of the island’s long, low-lying center was very … Continue reading →
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A Squantum View: The Boston Harbor in Contrasts
Below is a panoramic view of Squantum seen earlier on this bright, blue sky Saturday, where the east wind whipped up whitecaps across the blue sea which mirrored those clear skies: … Continue reading →
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Photo of the week: Liberty Clipper in Boston Harbor
The Liberty Clipper in Boston Harbor on a calm day. This view is looking East from the inner harbor.
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Hangman Island: A low lying rock outcrop in Quincy Bay
Located in the center of Quincy Bay, Hangman Island is comprised of several small, low lying rock outcrops connected by sandbars. Lacking prominence, the island is often only noticed as one passes through the Western Way channel and looks south. … Continue reading →
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The Gurnet Point Light
Gurnet Point is an isolated outcrop of land lying at the end of the Duxbury Peninsula and located within the Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Accessible only by driving over sand, the area is far removed from other parts of the … Continue reading →
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Whaleship Charles W. Morgan in Boston Harbor
The whaleship Charles W. Morgan left Boston yesterday morning to head back south. She had been in Boston for the past couple of days as part of her 38th Voyage. The ship is the oldest remaining wooden whaleship in the world … Continue reading →
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Picture of the Week: Liberty Schooner
One of the beautiful Liberty Schooners in Boston Harbor yesterday afternoon, July 18th.
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The Shipbuilding and Manufacturing History of the North River
For over 150 years, some of the largest shipyards in America were located along the banks of the North River, in what are now the towns of Norwell, Pembroke and Hanover. The locations of the shipyards were far upstream, several … Continue reading →
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