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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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Schooner Roseway Spotted in the Carribean!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by BHB

The beautiful Schooner Roseway, which visits Boston Harbor in the summer months, was spotted last week (by me!) in the Carribean last week….the US Virgin Islands to be precise. A look at the ships Itinerary at the World Ocean School … Continue reading →

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Research vessel Tioga spotted in Hingham Harbor

Posted on February 15, 2013 by BHB

The Tioga is a marine research vessel which I saw this recently at its dock down in Woods Hole, Falmouth. Interestingly, I saw the same boat last week visiting Hingham Harbor. Perhaps it was studying something up in our neck … Continue reading →

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More winter birds: The Mallard Duck

Posted on January 31, 2013 by BHB

Around this part of the world we are lucky enough to have a plethora of wildlife right in our back yard. After recently spending some time in pursuit of the Common Eider, I was able to track down this gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Offshore LNG terminals in Massachusetts Bay

Posted on January 23, 2013 by BHB

Today, The Boston Globe ran a great article about Boston’s two offshore LNG terminals, which are now sitting idle due to depressed natural gas prices. This is unfortunate, as the installation of these terminals caused some controversy amongst members of the … Continue reading →

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Boston’s seaport district over the last ten years

Posted on January 20, 2013 by BHB

Pictured below is a photo of the Boston skyline as taken from the Seaport District just the other day. The second picture below that, is a photo I took over twelve years ago while standing in a similar place. The … Continue reading →

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Historical Place of the Week: Abigail Adams birthplace

Posted on January 18, 2013 by BHB

The Abigail Adams Birthplace Located in North Weymouth’s historic district, the birthplace of Abigail Adams has been recently restored and is a reminder of the colonial-era history of the Boston Area. Abigail Adams, as you may recall, was the wife … Continue reading →

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USS Constitution – Photos from summer 2012

Posted on January 16, 2013 by admin

Boston Harbor’s own USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship in the US navy, got a lot of time out on the Harbor this year- even some time under the power of its own sail at one point toward the end … Continue reading →

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Winter birdwatching in Boston Harbor: The Common Eider

Posted on January 13, 2013 by BHB

January leaves us with few options for recreational boating in Boston Harbor, but one thing that is great about this area in winter is the vast number of migratory birds that flock here. With calm waters, today was a great … Continue reading →

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