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Tag Archives: boston harbor
Picture of the week: Boston sunset from Martins Ledge
Here is a shot taken last Sunday evening (8/11) which was a particularly clear night: The location was Martin’s Ledge, which is a submerged rock outcrop about a mile East of Outer Brewster Island. It is marked with a “4” … 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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Picture of the week: Early Morning, Hingham Harbor
Last week’s unusual heat wave and calm overnight weather lead to very calm morning weather, which can be seen in this photo of Hingham Habor last week at around 6AM, when it as the appearance of a lake:
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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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The Lookout Island: Lovells Island and Fort Standish
One of the old lookout towers on Lovells Island, looking West toward the City: Lovells Island is positioned in a central, highly strategic location; where the Boston Harbor meets the Atlantic Ocean. Situated at the very outer harbor between the channels … Continue reading
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