Tag Archives: North River

The Shipbuilding and Manufacturing History of the North River

Posted on July 5, 2014 by BHB

For over 150 years, some of the largest shipyards in America were located along the banks of the North River, in what are now the towns of Norwell, Pembroke and Hanover. The locations of the shipyards were far upstream, several … Continue reading →

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The Spit at the North River’s Mouth

Posted on March 1, 2014 by BHB

The North River winds its way eight miles through Plymouth County from the hills of Pembroke at its origin to its Mouth at Scituate, where it empties into Massachusetts Bay. Near this mouth lies a large sand spit and a … Continue reading →

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The force of a Nor’Easter: Enough to rip up a 2,000 lb buoy!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by BHB

2013 may be dubbed the year of the storm for coastal residents of Massachusetts. As I write this, another strong storm is on its way to inflict a lashing on our coastline! Here is a photo of something I found … Continue reading →

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This day in nautical history: The Portland Gale

Posted on November 26, 2012 by admin

Samuel Ward Stanton’s sketch of the Steamer Portland, which was lost in what would become known as the Portland Gale: Source: Wikimedia Commons, Samuel Ward Stanton (1870-1912). The Portland Gale On the evening of November 26th, 1898, the Boston area … Continue reading →

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