Tag Archives: Fore River

Raccoon Island: Perhaps Boston Harbor’s least interesting island

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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Guiding a tanker into the Fore River

Tug boats guide a tanker through Hingham Bay and into the Fore River: It is not very often that tankers come into the Fore River terminal, as they more usually head up into Chelsea or East Boston. I saw this … Continue reading

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Historical Place of the Week: Abigail Adams birthplace

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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Remember that giant crane at the Fore River Shipyard?

The Fore River Shipyard’s “Goliath” Crane, which once towered over the South Shore. It was deconstructed and shipped abroad during the summer of 2008: Any kid driving down route 3A would be as fascinated as I once was by this … Continue reading

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South Shore Naval History On Display

Then USS Salem, docked at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy is just one of the South Shore’s pieces of naval history: The Fore River and Hingham shipyards are worth a visit if you are interested in US naval history. … Continue reading

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