Category Archives: Visiting Boston Harbor

Boston Harbor to Nantucket Sound Along the Eastern Route

My buddy Captain Jack asked me if I wanted to come along for a ride down to Cape Cod on his boat today. I replied “of course!” However, I was surprised when he suggested taking the Eastern route- around the … Continue reading

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Visit the Harbor Islands

I noticed earlier this week that advertisements for visiting the Boston Harbor Islands are now prominently displayed on the Congress Street bridge. If you are looking to make a trip, I would recommend checking out our recent post about the harbor … Continue reading

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USS Wasp

The aircraft carrier Wasp was in town for the past few days as part of Harborfest. It turns out that it is the 9th ship to bear the name Wasp…the eighth was sunk in the battle of Guadalcanal in the … Continue reading

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Final Day of the Tall Ships

  I took this photo of the tall ships this morning while cruising by the Seaport. By this evening, several of them had moved out. Its not too late to see them however, they will be stopping in Newport, RI … Continue reading

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USS Constitution Turnaround

I managed to get a “parking spot” just off Castle Island today for the turnaround of the USS Constitution at noon. It was tricky navigating through so many boats. Fortunately, high tide came at around 12:30 so there was no … Continue reading

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Scituate’s Lawson Tower: A good boating landmark

the Lawson Tower in Scituate, MA: Today I got to climb the Lawson Tower in Scituate, as it was open to the public. I have always wanted to check out the perspective from the top, as it is one of … Continue reading

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June 21st- The longest day of the year

In case you didn’t remember, tonight is June 21st, the Summer Solstice, or longest day of the year. Just a reminder that the days get shorter from here! So, its probably a good time to plan that after work boating … Continue reading

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June 18th: War of 1812 Bicentennial

Tomorrow (Monday) is the Bicentennial of the start of the War of 1812. Boston’s own USS Constitution was an integral part of the war, in which it earned its name “Old Ironsides”. Here is an old shot I have of … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor picture of the week: City skyline from Hingham Harbor

I took this shot from my cockpit on a sunny and busy weekend afternoon on Hingham Bay

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The Northern Avenue Bridge

I have noticed that the Northern Avenue Bridge over Fort Point Channel has recently been active- it is actually swinging open to let boats into the channel. Viewed by many as a rust-covered eyesore, this old metal heap has been shut … Continue reading

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