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Frozen Boston Harbor

Posted on February 15, 2015 by BHB

February 2015 will likely go down in history for its snow and ice. The rivers that empty into the southern side of the harbor have become particularly backed up ice, that has extended far into the harbor, and has been … Continue reading →

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Moon Island and the Old Boston Drainage System

Posted on January 25, 2015 by BHB

Relatively obscure and not open to the public, Moon Island is only used today for police and fire training activities. However, the island may be most notable for once being the collection and discharge site of Boston’s old sewer system. … Continue reading →

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Sunset over Boston from the Air

Posted on January 2, 2015 by BHB

A view of the Boston City Skyline from the air, while on approach to Logan Airport.

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Summer Views of Peddocks Island

Posted on September 13, 2014 by BHB

Last week, I returned to Peddocks Island for the first time in over a year. It was a bright blue sky day. The island was very ho, and the grass and brush of the island’s long, low-lying center was very … Continue reading →

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A Squantum View: The Boston Harbor in Contrasts

Posted on August 23, 2014 by BHB

Below is a panoramic view of Squantum seen earlier on this bright, blue sky Saturday, where the east wind whipped up whitecaps across the blue sea which mirrored those clear skies:                    … Continue reading →

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Photo of the week: Liberty Clipper in Boston Harbor

Posted on August 23, 2014 by BHB

  The Liberty Clipper in Boston Harbor on a calm day. This view is looking East from the inner harbor.

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Hangman Island: A low lying rock outcrop in Quincy Bay

Posted on August 9, 2014 by BHB

Located in the center of Quincy Bay, Hangman Island is comprised of several small, low lying rock outcrops connected by sandbars. Lacking prominence, the island is often only noticed as one passes through the Western Way channel and looks south. … Continue reading →

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Whaleship Charles W. Morgan in Boston Harbor

Posted on July 24, 2014 by BHB

The whaleship Charles W. Morgan left Boston yesterday morning to head back south. She had been in Boston for the past couple of days as part of her 38th Voyage. The ship is the oldest remaining wooden whaleship in the world … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week: Liberty Schooner

Posted on July 19, 2014 by BHB

One of the beautiful Liberty Schooners in Boston Harbor yesterday afternoon, July 18th.

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A German Ship in Boston Harbor during WWII: The story of the Pauline Freiderich

Posted on July 13, 2014 by BHB

So much of Boston Harbor’s modern history and the landscape of its islands and shores was shaped by war. The story of the Pauline Freiderich is one of the more obscure WWII-era events that occurred here. It was September 4th, 1939 … Continue reading →

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