Category Archives: Boston Harbor History

Salem’s historic waterfront and Fort Pickering

Posted on May 11, 2013 by BHB

Once the largest port in the Northeast, the city of Salem is today clearly less of a commercial and maritime center than the nearby city of Boston, twenty miles to the south. However, this was not always the case, as … Continue reading →

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Great new Boston Harbor Islands exhibit on the Greenway!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by BHB

I ran into great new display about the Boston Harbor Islands recently while walking on the greenway- I didn’t know about it until recently (surprisingly)!!! Located between Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf, this exhibit should be intriguing to tourists and … Continue reading →

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Along the Neponset River

Posted on May 4, 2013 by BHB

A view of the Marshlands around the Neponset River from high on a hill in North Milton, below. The Neponset area is quite a lovely sight to see from boat or land. Here are some highlights: When thinking of rivers near … Continue reading →

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Historical place of the week: Oldest House on Nantucket

Posted on May 2, 2013 by BHB

This house, known as the Jethro Coffin House, is located just outside of Nantucket’s central downtown. Built in 1686, it is the oldest surviving house on the island of Nantucket and gives some perspective on the original English settlement of … Continue reading →

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Long Island Light: One of the harbor’s more mysterious lighthouses

Posted on May 1, 2013 by BHB

Long Island Light is a functioning lighthouse on the Northernmost point of its name sake island, in the very center Boston Harbor. The lighthouse marks the entrance to President Roads, a major Boston Harbor shipping channel, through the narrow passageway … Continue reading →

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Webb Memorial Park: A Boston Harbor Island feel without being on an island

Posted on April 19, 2013 by BHB

Weymouth’s Webb Memorial Park: In addition to being a former NIKE missile launch sight during the Cold War, this is a park offers sweeping views of the Southwest corner of Boston Harbor. The park was named for a Weymouth police officer, … Continue reading →

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Bonjour et Enchante, Monge

Posted on April 11, 2013 by BHB

Monge A601, a French radar ship has been docked in the Reserve Channel all week. This is a vessel that won’t be easily confused with a cruise ship (despite being docked near the cruise port) as most cruise ships don’t … Continue reading →

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Historical place of the week: Nathaniel Bowditch house in Salem

Posted on April 7, 2013 by BHB

Few places along the greater Boston coastline are as significant in Nautical History as Salem. Said to once be the sixth largest city in the world (late 1700s), the city was a major shipping port with a large, well protected … Continue reading →

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Thompson Island from Quincy’s Nickerson Park

Posted on April 3, 2013 by BHB

Located at the Western end of Boston Harbor, Thompson Island is the closest major harbor island to the city of Boston, and is close to the shores of North Quincy. Nickerson Park is located on the Northernmost point of Quincy … Continue reading →

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Weymouth Back River from Bare Cove Park

Posted on March 30, 2013 by BHB

Separating the towns of Weymouth and Hingham on the Southeast corner of Boston Harbor is the lesser known Weymouth Back River. This relatively hidden area provides for some good boating and docking opportunities, as well as some scenic views on … Continue reading →

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