Friday, October 17th will be the last time that the USS Constitution will be underway in Boston Harbor before she goes into drydock in March 2015 for restoration work through 2018. The ship is scheduled to get underway at 10 a.m. EST. There will be a 21-gun salute off Fort Independence on Castle Island in South Boston Read More…
If you’re a traveler and an architecture enthusiast, you may have been on the Chicago River architectural boat tour. It is splendid, with good stories about the Windy City’s fine buildings. You may be surprised to learn that Boston also has an architectural river (and harbor) trip. You’ll also be surprised to find that you Read More…
For five days during the Summer of 2017, over 50 Tall Ships from around the world will sail and dock in Boston Harbor, said Mayor Martin Walsh at a press conference on Thursday at Rowes Wharf. Boston will be the only U.S. stop for the ships in a visit organized by Sail Training International. Mayor Read More…
USS Constitution went underway for a sailing demonstration in Boston Harbor on Friday morning. Old Ironsides fired her traditional 21-gun salute off Fort Independence at Castle Island with the ship’s topsails set as she traversed through the harbor. The demonstration is part of Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week and the last time Constitution will show Read More…
Summer on the Waterfront is once again bringing fireworks back to Boston Harbor for an end of summer celebration over Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30, 2014, 9:00 p.m. Lead sponsor is Boston Harbor Cruises with support from the Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston Globe and City of Boston. This is the second year that Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QAaiyQuyBo] Making one of her last trips before drydock, USS Constitution, went underway for a 3-hour tour of Boston Harbor on Friday, August 23rd. “Old Ironsides” fired a 21-gun salute near Castle Island around noon, and an additional 17-gun salute near the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Boston’s North End around 12:30 p.m. Thanks Read More…
A little rain ended in a beautiful sunset making for a very enjoyable night on the harbor at the annual N.E.W.N.C. – Emile Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise. The event was held on August 4, 2014 as part of the 25th North End Family Pride Week sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD). This Read More…
The Boston Harbor Association and Sasaki Associates released a new report on outstanding climate-resilient designs from other cities such as Rotterdam, Seoul and New Orleans. The report, Designing with Water: Creative Examples from Around the Globe, provides Boston-relevant case studies on how our historic waterfront city can not only survive but thrive in the face Read More…
Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world, took her leave of Boston on Wednesday morning after a week long visit to the Charlestown Navy Yard. Brendan O’Brien captures her departure from the North End side of Boston Harbor. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo Read More…
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…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baNnXPX37uc] Video: Marine Debris Removal Program in action on Boston Harbor – July 2014 Everyone knows the amazing story of the Boston Harbor cleanup, but did you know how the harbor stays so clean of debris and trash? This week, The Boston Harbor Association launched its 14th season of the Boston Harbor Marine Debris Read More…
On Monday June 5th, Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston Senior Services held a Harbor Cruise for seniors from the North End. A box lunch was served and the cruise was one and one half hours around our beautiful Boston Harbor. I am including some pictures of the event, a great time for all. Photos by Read More…