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Historic Place of the week: Gloucester’s White-Ellery House

Posted on February 23, 2014 by BHB

As one of the oldest structures in Massachusetts, The White-Ellery House stands as a relic of Gloucester’s colonial times: With its protruding, rocky coastline, Cape Ann was naturally spotted early on by European Settlers sailing from the East. Captain John Smith was the … Continue reading →

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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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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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