Category Archives: Visiting Boston Harbor

Highlights of exploring the North Shore by boat

Posted on October 14, 2013 by BHB

Pictured below, the schooner Thomas E. Lannon on a summer afternoon, as she passes Eastern Point Light at the entrance to Gloucester Harbor: The “North Shore” of Massachusetts Bay is rocky, rough and uneven, but provides some stunning views and … Continue reading →

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Georges Island in the Fall

Posted on October 5, 2013 by BHB

The perspective is one that highlights boston’s unique landscape: A spectacular Civil War-era fort with the silhouette of  a major modern city behind. One of our city’s major historical treasures, George’s Island, benefits from being highly accessible via ferry from Boston and therefore … Continue reading →

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Gallops Island: The Central Island

Posted on September 22, 2013 by BHB

Closed to the public for health concerns relating to the presence of asbestos, Gallops Island continually remains a question mark in the minds of Boston Harbor visitors. Due to its central location, one cannot help but cruise by and see … Continue reading →

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Queen Mary 2 departing Boston Harbor

Posted on September 13, 2013 by BHB

The Queen Mary 2, one of the largest cruise ships in the world, was in Boston Harbor yesterday (thursday 9/12). I caught a shot of her leaving the harbor late last night: Here is a good view of the Queen … Continue reading →

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Gloucester: Eastern Point and Thacher Island

Posted on September 8, 2013 by BHB

I was lucky enough to make it up to Gloucester yesterday for a bit of fishing and sightseeing.  I brought my good Nikon camera and was able to take some cool shots along the Cape Ann coast. Gloucester Harbor is … Continue reading →

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Lighthouses along Massachusetts Bay

Posted on August 25, 2013 by BHB

Lighthouses: These iconic nautical landmarks have served an important purpose for hundreds of years. While that purpose has been somewhat obscured by modern nautical technology driven by satellites, lighthouses are still quite relevant and useful to mariners of all skill … Continue reading →

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A unique perspective: Boston Harbor by tug boat

Posted on August 23, 2013 by BHB

We have all seen the big cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers entering and exiting the harbor via tug boat, but most of us don’t get the unique view of Captain Ross McDonagh (@DJRosko82) who shared some of his photos taken … Continue reading →

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Brilliant summer sunset out at Calf Island

Posted on August 22, 2013 by BHB

The sun sets over Calf Island in Outer Boston Harbor. The long rocky outcrop of the island is visible, as is the distant silhouette of the Boston Skyline. Last night, August 21st, made for an ideal, bright red sunset given … Continue reading →

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Deer Island Light: One of the strangest looking lighthouses around

Posted on August 19, 2013 by BHB

Deer Island Light is perhaps the strangest looking of Boston’s four major light houses, but it one of the most useful. Located several hundred yards south of Deer Island, this structure sits near the busiest entrance to the Boston Harbor. … Continue reading →

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Raccoon Island: Perhaps Boston Harbor’s least interesting island

Posted on August 1, 2013 by BHB

Perhaps Boston Harbor’s least notable island, Raccoon Island sits inside the Fore River outlet on the Quincy (west) side. Here is a view of Raccoon Island from the water: This small island has little known history that I am aware … Continue reading →

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