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68th anniversary of Victory in Japan
68 years ago today, on August 15th, 1945, the Empire of Japan offered unconditional surrender to the Allied powers. This marked the end of WWII. Days later, a treaty of surrender was signed in Tokyo Bay aboard the USS Missouri, … Continue reading
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Picture of the week: Rainbow over Castle Island
A rainbow over castle island after a strong midsummer storm last week:
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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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Rainsford Island: The Quarantine Island
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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Navigating Nahant: Rocky shores and military ruins
Above: The Nahant Lifesaving Station, located near the entrance to the town. Just a few miles north of Boston is the peninsula of Nahant, which is is known for its beaches, but is perhaps less well known for its military … Continue reading
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Battleships and Destroyers: USS Wisconsin
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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Graves Light
This outer beacon in Boston Harbor sits far removed from any part of the mainland: Eleven miles from downtown Boston to be exact. Its grey and sublime silhouette combined with its perch above a treacherous rock outcrop makes for an … Continue reading
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