On the Water (Part 3) – Boston, Massachusetts
Here are more photos taken from tour boat Northern Lights. This is a continuation of the previous posts (Part 1 and Part 2).
Maurice J. Tobin Bridge, which spans the Mystic River. 26 April 2026.
Governor Curtis (1968, IMO 8424745) was a RO-RO passenger ferry originally operated by the Maine State Ferry Service. 26 April 2026.
A random, quaint wheelhouse. 26 April 2026.
Burnham Associates, Inc. tug Natick (1961, IMO 9092824). She was originally built for the United States Navy as a harbor tug (YTB-760) and was the namesake of the Natick class of tugs. 26 April 2026.
Burnham Associates, Inc. tug Aegean Sea (1962, IMO 8644333). 26 April 2026.
High-speed passenger ferry Millennium (1998, IMO 1064409). Originally built for Rhode Island Fast Ferry, Millennium has operated in various capacities over the years, including as an advanced surface torpedo launcher! In August 2025, she joined the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ferry fleet. The logo of her previous operator, Seastreak, is still visible on her hull. 26 April 2026.
Dry Dock #2, Charlestown (Boston) Navy Yard. 26 April 2026.
Buildings and pier structures, Charlestown (Boston) Navy Yard. 26 April 2026.
World War II-era destroyer USS Cassin Young, Charlestown (Boston) Navy Yard. 26 April 2026.
Historic three-masted frigate USS Constitution (1797), Charlestown (Boston) Navy Yard. 26 April 2026.
The following images feature United States Coast Guard vessels at United States Coast Guard Base Boston.
Sentinel-class USCGC William Chadwick (WPC-1150). 26 April 2026.
USCGC Pendant (WYTL-65608) is a 65-foot harbor tug. 26 April 2026.
Sentinel-class USCGC John Patterson (WPC-1153) and USCGC William Sparling (WPC-1154). 26 April 2026.
Sentinel-class USCGC Maurice Jester (WPC-1152). 26 April 2026.
USCG BUSL 49417 with buoys. BUSL stands for “Buoy Utility Stern Loading.” U26 April 2026.
Boston Fire Department fireboat John S. Damrell (2011) at Burroughs Wharf. 26 April 2026.
Boston Towing & Transportation tug Independence (IMO 9568407) with Reinauer tank barge RTC 27. 26 April 2026.
The iconic Custom House Tower and other downtown Boston buildings. The Custom House Tower is currently operated as a Marriott Vacation Club property. 26 April 2026.
Returning to Rowes Wharf. 26 April 2026.
What a great variety of sights! Thank you for taking the time to share them!