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Bonjour et Enchante, Monge

Posted on April 11, 2013 by BHB

Monge A601, a French radar ship has been docked in the Reserve Channel all week. This is a vessel that won’t be easily confused with a cruise ship (despite being docked near the cruise port) as most cruise ships don’t … Continue reading →

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Squantum: Nickerson Park, Chappell Rock and Moswetuset Hummock

Posted on April 3, 2013 by BHB

A view of Chappell Rock on an overcast day, with a view of the city in the background: The area of Northwestern Quincy known as Squantum is a marshy peninsula separating the Neponset River from Quincy Bay. It derives its name … Continue reading →

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Avoiding cable areas and underwater obstructions in Boston Harbor

Posted on March 31, 2013 by BHB

A key safety tip for boating in Boston Harbor is being aware of both natural and man-made structures underneath the water surface. Cable areas, in particular are a less frequently observed obstruction, yet Boston Harbor is full of them. Connecting … Continue reading →

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Weymouth Back River from Bare Cove Park

Posted on March 30, 2013 by BHB

Separating the towns of Weymouth and Hingham on the Southeast corner of Boston Harbor is the lesser known Weymouth Back River. This relatively hidden area provides for some good boating and docking opportunities, as well as some scenic views on … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Container ship passing by in the morning.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by BHB

The glow of the sun hits the waters of Boston Harbor as a container ship comes into port on an early morning last week. The tower in the foreground is the #5 green marker located between Castle Island and Spectacle … Continue reading →

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An early spring visit to Peddocks Island and Fort Andrews

Posted on March 26, 2013 by BHB

While not isolated per se- the island is located in close proximity to the population centers of Quincy and Hull- Peddocks does feel desolate. I was fortunate enough to visit Peddocks Island last Saturday, a cold, early spring day. Like all the … Continue reading →

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Historical place of the week: Hingham Old Ship Church

Posted on March 25, 2013 by BHB

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

Posted on March 23, 2013 by BHB

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

Posted on March 20, 2013 by BHB

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

Posted on March 17, 2013 by BHB

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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