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You'd think saltwater ran in our veins the way the Atlantic used to be our lifeblood. It supplied our food, served as our main supply and trade route, and that was before the concept that beachfront property could fetch a premium. And guess what Cape Cod was named for? Fish, fish, fish, and FISH! Even today, the Sacred Cod presides over the state House of Representatives. No wonder they say politics is a smelly business.

The U.S.S. Constitution - Old Ironsides. Please stand at attention as you click this link.
The Shining Sea Foundation - Building a clipper ship in East Boston. Kids: don't try this at home!
Rockport - A historic seaside community and artist's colony on Cape Ann. And for all those who have been living off-planet, you'll be seeing Motif #1 for the first time.
Manchester-by-the-Sea. As opposed to Manchester-by-the-What? The Central Artery?
The South Shore Network - All about the coastal towns south of Boston.
Stellwegen Bank does not offer checking or savings accounts. But it IS a national marine sanctuary off the Massachusetts coast.
Loss of Coastal Upland to Relative Sea-Level Rise - Or why we're losing our coastline.
Moby-Dick - A whale of a tale about Massachusetts ship life. Hey, sailor! Read any good books lately?
Revere Beach's 100th anniversary. Of course, the actual beach has been there much longer, but they only seemed to have commercialized it a century ago.

Boston Harbor

For more than 300 romance-filled years, the harbor served as both Boston's gateway and its cesspool. Today, the harbor is still the first thing visitors see when they come to Boston: Logan Airport is right on it, and many planes come in over the water (it only LOOKS like you're gonna do a water landing). And thanks to the MWRA, the harbor is cleaner than it has been in decades - something appreciated by the dolphins and seals that have returned to it. Not to metion anyone else within smelling distance.

Boston Harbor page - All about the harbor, from cleanup efforts to cruises and more.
Boston Waterfront photos

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Last updated: 24 April 2003