The Coast Guard’s latest 418-foot National Security Cutter James (WSML 754) arrived at Base Boston today in the North End. Commemorating the 225th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard this week, the Cutter James will be commissioned in a ceremony on Saturday, August 8th. It is the fifth of eight planned cutters of this generation, the Read More…
Wicked summer lightning storms were in the sky this week. Brendan O’Brien captures these shots over Boston Harbor with the USCG Eagle above and some another terrific shot below over Puopolo Field and Mirabella Pool.
A boat docked at an East Boston marina caught fire on Tuesday morning causing flames and smoke to rise over the harbor. The smoke plume is captured here by Dr. Joe Mendola from the North End side.
A spectacular Sunday night fireworks show (perhaps even better than July 4th) over Boston Harbor marked the Queen Mary 2’s evening departure from Boston to New York City for the final leg of her 175th Anniversary tour. The visit of Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 reflects on Boston as the company’s first port of call in the U.S. and the Read More…
It is a weekend of Tall Ships in Boston Harbor with the Portuguese Navy’s Sagres and France’s Hermione docked at Fan Pier and Rowes Wharf, respectively, for public tours. Arriving at Fan Pier in the Seaport, the Portuguese Navy’s Tall Ship Sagres arrived as part of Sail Boston 2015. The Sagres is one of the world’s most iconic Read More…
The Boston Harbor Association launched its 14th season of the Boston Harbor Marine Debris Removal Program this week for the Summer of 2015. The floating debris removal program is designed to make Boston Harbor and its tributaries safer for swimmers, boaters, and marine life. TBHA operates the Marine Debris Cleanup Program with funding from the Read More…
The Spanish tall ship, Juan Sebastian De Elcano, arrived on a rainy Monday through Boston Harbor. The four-mast topsail schooner is the 3rd largest Tall Ship in the world. It will make its way to Charlestown Navy Yard for public tours starting Tuesday and throughout the week. Soon to follow on July 10th will be the Portuguese Navy ship, Sagres, Read More…
Clean Harbors has been working behind the skating rink and Charlestown Bridge. Adam Castiglioni captures the scene that could be related to the recent construction at Lovejoy Wharf. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
Sailing on a chilly, yet brilliant Sunday afternoon ~ Boston Harbor. Photo by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing Read More…
We received several inquires as to the floating bridge that came through Boston Harbor this morning. While it would be nice to think this might be an accelerated attempt to rebuild the Old Northern Avenue or Charlestown Bridge, it intended to be part of a new Long Island bridge, currently being dismantled. The city closed the Read More…
In the winter season, it becomes more apparent that Boston is still a working port as shown by these tugboats on the harbor. After receiving some feedback that last week’s new pieces were too hard, it’s back to regular jigsaw with an easy 35 pieces. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display Read More…
Looking ahead to new challenges and partnerships, The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) held their 2014 Annual Meeting on Tuesday night. The event took place at the Long Wharf dock aboard the Majesty, courtesy of Boston Harbor Cruises. Longtime Board Chair, Brian Dacey, received honors as did Board Treasurer Bernie Dreiblatt. Both executives are stepping down from those positions. TBHA Read More…