The usual spots along the North End waterfront flooded at high tide from the storm surge associated with the February 8, 2013 blizzard. Significant water intrusions from Boston Harbor were seen at Long Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf and along the North End waterfront. Notably in this latest storm, the water surge reached inward past the Chart House to nearly reach the Long Wharf Marriott.
Pirates and patriots alike were a part of Boston’s waterfront and the creation of our great city and country as we know it today. Boston’s Freedom Trail® is bringing their stories alive by providing affordable and educational fun to visitors and residents. Boston’s “must-see” history this year is enhanced with a NEW walking tour of Boston harbor, rebellious deeds of colonial agitators, global trade, embargoes, hijackings, and pirate pranks. Sound familiar? The Freedom Trail Foundation’s Pirates & Patriots 90-minute walking tour, with an 18th century costumed guide, launches on June 1 and is offered daily at 12:30 p.m. from the ArtsBoston booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
From the last Tall Ships in 2000. Note Bay State Lobster before the Fairmont Battery Wharf was built.Well, I didn’t think it would happen, but I did get sucked into the whole Tall Ships extravaganza. After being asked 3 times where the ships were on my way home from work on Friday, I decided to Read More…
Adam Balsam makes a case in favor of LNG tankers on his blog: http://adambalsam.com/lng-tankers-boston-harbor “In order to ignite the LNG, it would have to be broken free from the multiple tanks which hold it on the ship, released and mixed with air (at a specific ratio – about 1 part NG to 9 parts air) Read More…
One Reply to “High Tide During Blizzard of 2013 Floods North End Waterfront”
Those are sobering photos, Matt; thanks for taking them and posting them. Nicky
Those are sobering photos, Matt; thanks for taking them and posting them. Nicky