Category Archives: Visiting Boston Harbor

NOAA ship Relentless in Boston this week

Posted on May 19, 2013 by BHB

This week, the Relentless (a.k.a Gordon Gunter) was in Boston Harbor, tied up at the US Coast Guard Station near Battery Wharf. Every so often, when I see a new ship visiting Boston Harbor, I like to check it out … Continue reading →

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Warning markers and beacons in Boston Harbor

Posted on May 18, 2013 by BHB

Various warning markers, like the one above off sunken ledge in Quincy Bay, are all over Boston Harbor. Aside from the normal red, green white or combined channel markers, warning markers and beacons provide location information and mark serious navigation … Continue reading →

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Watch where you step! It is horseshoe crab season!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by BHB

The horseshoe crabs are out in vast numbers across the beaches of Massachusetts this week!! They are looking to breed with each other and bite and sting people so watch where you step!!! (Just kidding about the latter). Here is a … Continue reading →

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A foggy day on Boston Harbor

Posted on May 9, 2013 by BHB

Today started and finished with heavy fog, with thunderstorms in between. The harbor is peaceful and calm when “socked in” with a heavy fog. The islands lurk in the distance behind a heavy gray veil, while the bridges, buoys and … Continue reading →

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Its that time of year again! Renew your MA fishing license and check the latest regs

Posted on May 7, 2013 by BHB

Its that time of year again! Massachusetts anglers will once again be required to buy a recreational saltwater permit. The links below may be helpful in obtaining a permit and checking on the most recent regulations for minimum catch sizes … 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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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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Views from Stellwagen Bank

Posted on April 27, 2013 by BHB

Approximately thirty miles East of Boston Harbor lies Stellwagen Bank, a National Marine Sanctuary that his home to a great variety of marine life, including whales. Here are some tips for experiencing this area and some photos of whales out … Continue reading →

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South Shore in-water boat show this weekend

Posted on April 26, 2013 by BHB

The South Shore in-water boat show will occur this weekend, Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th, held in the Hingham Shipyard Marina. The official website can be found here for more information. The weather forecast is excellent- ideal conditions for … Continue reading →

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The full moon rising over the South Shore

Posted on April 25, 2013 by BHB

April 25th was the unique combination of a full moon, a sunset moonrise, and a clear night in which the moon can be seen!  Here is a view of the moon rising over the South Shore, from Black Rock beach … Continue reading →

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