Category Archives: Boston Harbor Navigation

Highlights of exploring the North Shore by boat

Posted on October 14, 2013 by BHB

Pictured below, the schooner Thomas E. Lannon on a summer afternoon, as she passes Eastern Point Light at the entrance to Gloucester Harbor: The “North Shore” of Massachusetts Bay is rocky, rough and uneven, but provides some stunning views and … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Summer: Blue moonrise over the harbor

Posted on October 9, 2013 by BHB

With summer 2013 wrapping up, I wanted to put up a picture that is my favorite of the summer.This shot was taken during the sturgeon moon in late August 2013. Boston Light is in the foreground, and the photo was … Continue reading →

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Georges Island in the Fall

Posted on October 5, 2013 by BHB

The perspective is one that highlights boston’s unique landscape: A spectacular Civil War-era fort with the silhouette of  a major modern city behind. One of our city’s major historical treasures, George’s Island, benefits from being highly accessible via ferry from Boston and therefore … Continue reading →

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The South Shore: Long distance perspectives from sea

Posted on September 30, 2013 by BHB

The ocean’s vast expanse obscures the structures on land and makes little of the distance between them. Below are some photos of landmarks around the south shore, as seen from far out in the ocean, and taken with a zoom … Continue reading →

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Scenes from the Boston Harbor Island Sailing Regatta

Posted on September 28, 2013 by BHB

The Boston Harbor Islands regatta was held today. What a perfect day for it (although it could have been a bit more windy). Here are some photos, including this one taken from out by Nix’s Mate: More sailboats than I … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Middle Brewster

Posted on September 15, 2013 by BHB

Middle Brewster Island truly belongs to the birds, as it is really too difficult for people to access. Here is a photo I took today of the West end of Middle Brewster, complete with a big flock of birds and … Continue reading →

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Graves Light Up Close

Posted on September 14, 2013 by BHB

Graves Light up close: A photo of Graves Light, which was reportedly sold for $934,000 last week. Lying low to the waterline and then extending out below it for several hundred yards to the northeast, Graves Ledge is jagged and … Continue reading →

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Gloucester: Eastern Point and Thacher Island

Posted on September 8, 2013 by BHB

I was lucky enough to make it up to Gloucester yesterday for a bit of fishing and sightseeing.  I brought my good Nikon camera and was able to take some cool shots along the Cape Ann coast. Gloucester Harbor is … Continue reading →

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Lighthouses along Massachusetts Bay

Posted on August 25, 2013 by BHB

Lighthouses: These iconic nautical landmarks have served an important purpose for hundreds of years. While that purpose has been somewhat obscured by modern nautical technology driven by satellites, lighthouses are still quite relevant and useful to mariners of all skill … Continue reading →

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A unique perspective: Boston Harbor by tug boat

Posted on August 23, 2013 by BHB

We have all seen the big cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers entering and exiting the harbor via tug boat, but most of us don’t get the unique view of Captain Ross McDonagh (@DJRosko82) who shared some of his photos taken … Continue reading →

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