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.
The newest water transportation service on Boston Harbor launched this week just in time for the busy season on the waterfront. Appropriately named the “Cultural Connector” boat connects several of Boston’s major attractions with three stops: (1) New England Aquarium at Central Wharf, (2) Boston Children’s Museum at Fort Point Channel and the (3) Institute Read More…
The USS Constitution was underway in Boston Harbor for her annual 4th of July turnaround. “Old Ironsides” left her dock at Charlestown Navy Yard and was tugged through the harbor to Castle Island. A 21-gun salute was performed near Fort Independence, a state park that served as a defense post for Boston Harbor at one Read More…
Plaintiff and defendant legal briefs were recently filed with the Supreme Judicial Court in preparation for an epic and precedent setting battle set to erupt this Autumn over Long Wharf “park,” the open space area at the eastern end of Boston’s famous Long Wharf pavilion on Boston Harbor. The SJC is scheduled to hear oral Read More…
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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