Charlestown Navy Yard Sights

Charlestown Navy Yard Sights

The Charlestown Navy Yard was established in 1800, making it one of the United States’ oldest navy yards. Sections of...

Boston Harbor Ferry

Boston Harbor Ferry

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public ferry services around Boston Harbor. The vessels are operated by Boston Harbor...

Stad Amsterdam (2000) in Boston

Stad Amsterdam (2000) in Boston

It was a pleasant surprise to see the Dutch three-masted full-rigged ship Stad Amsterdam (IMO 9185554) at the Fan Pier...

New Bedford Waterfront

New Bedford Waterfront

In addition to the many commercial fishing boats, a walk along the New Bedford waterfront provides views of other vessels....

New Bedford Commercial Fishing

New Bedford Commercial Fishing

New Bedford, Massachusetts, once known for the major part it played in the nineteenth-century whaling industry, now consistently leads the...

Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial

Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial

The Lost Lightship Sailors Memorial, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, features the bell that was recovered from the wreck of...

Lagoda Model at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

Lagoda Model at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

Maritime Hawai‘i went on a day trip from Boston to New Bedford, a city located in the South Coast region...

Day of the Seafarer 2026

Day of the Seafarer 2026

Today (25 June) is designated as the Day of the Seafarer. It is an official United Nations international observance day...

On the Water (Part 3) – Boston, Massachusetts

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...

On the Water (Part 2) – Boston, Massachusetts

On the Water (Part 2) – Boston, Massachusetts

Here are more photos taken from tour boat Northern Lights featuring various vessels along the East Boston waterfront. This is...

On the Water (Part 1) – Boston, Massachusetts

On the Water (Part 1) – Boston, Massachusetts

Maritime Hawai‘i enjoyed a harbor cruise on board Northern Lights (2003), one of Classic Harbor Line’s fleet of vessels. There...

Independence (2008) with RTC 27 (2007)

Independence (2008) with RTC 27 (2007)

Boston Towing & Transportation tug Independence (IMO 9568407) with Reinauer tank barge RTC 27 in Boston Harbor. Boston Towing &...

“I’m Shipping Up to Boston…”

“I’m Shipping Up to Boston…”

After the conclusion of the Council of American Maritime Museums’ (CAMM) 2026 conference, Maritime Hawai‘i headed north to Boston, Massachusetts....

Roann (1947)

Roann (1947)

Roann is a wooden-hulled eastern-rig dragger. This design was developed in the early 1900s and represents the transition from sail-...

Fire Fighter (1938)

Fire Fighter (1938)

The National Historic Landmark Fire Fighter is a fireboat that was operated by the Fire Department of the City of...

World Ocean Day 2026

World Ocean Day 2026

Today (8 June 2026) is World Ocean Day. This year’s theme is: Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet...

On the Water – Mystic River, Connecticut

On the Water – Mystic River, Connecticut

Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) conference attendees had the opportunity to go on a cruise along the Mystic River...

Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard

Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard

The Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard is part of the Mystic Seaport Museum complex. At the Shipyard, shipwrights and...

Joseph Conrad (1882)

Joseph Conrad (1882)

The iron-hulled, full-rigged Joseph Conrad, is another ship located at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. The ship was...

National Maritime Day 2026

National Maritime Day 2026

May 22 is National Maritime Day in the United States. It was designated as such by the US Congress in...

Charles W. Morgan (1841)

Charles W. Morgan (1841)

One of the highlights of a visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut is the National Historic Landmark...

2026 CAMM Conference at Mystic, Connecticut

2026 CAMM Conference at Mystic, Connecticut

Maritime Hawai‘i attended the Council of American Maritime Museums’ (CAMM) 2026 conference, which was held at the Mystic Seaport Museum,...

Hawaii Maritime Center

Hawaii Maritime Center

The old Hawaii Maritime Center building looks quite forlorn. Very sad!

President Carter (2024)

President Carter (2024)

Large APL ships such as President Carter (IMO 9938389 🇺🇸) are a rare sight in Honolulu Harbor. The following series...

Mount Baker (2017) With Ho‘omaka Hou

Mount Baker (2017) With Ho‘omaka Hou

Young Brothers tug Mount Baker (IMO 9822906) with barge Ho‘omaka Hou inbound to Pier 40A, Honolulu Harbor. She was assisted...

Fukushima Maru (2017)

Fukushima Maru (2017)

Single Point Mooring (SPM) Buoy

Single Point Mooring (SPM) Buoy

The Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoy is part of an offshore terminal system located off Barbers Point (O‘ahu). Liquid petroleum...

Disney Wonder (1999) Detail

Disney Wonder (1999) Detail

Disney Wonder is a cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line.

Chishio Maru (2006) Shifting

Chishio Maru (2006) Shifting

Fisheries training vessel Chishio Maru (IMO 9379882 🇯🇵) shifting from Pier 30 to Pier 8, Honolulu Harbor.

Amadea (1991)

Amadea (1991)

Cruise ship Amadea (IMO 8913162 🇧🇸) is part of Phoenix Reisen’s fleet of vessels.

Shinyo Maru (2023)

Shinyo Maru (2023)

HOS Innovator (2001)

HOS Innovator (2001)

Hornbeck Offshore’s Multi-Purpose Support Vessel (MPSV) HOS Innovator (IMO 9251808 🇺🇸) outbound from Pier 30, Honolulu Harbor.

High Explorer (2018)

High Explorer (2018)

d’Amico International Shipping’s Medium Range (MR) tanker High Explorer (IMO 9788447 🇱🇺) inbound from Anchorage D to Pier 51A, Honolulu...

RJ Pfeiffer (1992)

RJ Pfeiffer (1992)

Matson’s RJ Pfeiffer (IMO 9002037 🇺🇸) outbound from Pier 52, Honolulu Harbor. She was assisted by Foss Maritime tugs Pi‘ilani...

Tiger 6 in Dry Dock

Tiger 6 in Dry Dock

Zaandam (2000)

Zaandam (2000)

Holland America Line cruise ship Zaandam (IMO 9156527 🇳🇱) at Pier 10/11, Honolulu Harbor.

Viking Sky (2017)

Viking Sky (2017)

Viking Sky (IMO 9650420 🇳🇴) is part of Viking Cruises’ fleet of ocean cruise ships.

Durban Highway (2011)

Durban Highway (2011)

“K” Line’s car carrier Durban Highway (IMO 9536961 🇵🇦) outbound from Pier 31, Honolulu Harbor. She was assisted by Foss...

Lady En (1979)

Lady En (1979)

Tiger 7 (2008)

Tiger 7 (2008)

J.D. Pringle II (2001)

J.D. Pringle II (2001)

Chang Sheng 36 (2002)

Chang Sheng 36 (2002)

Chang Sheng 36 (IMO 9258040 🇻🇺) is a bunkering tanker owned by the Hai Soon Group.

Nave Ohana (2025)

Nave Ohana (2025)

Navios Maritime Partners Medium Range (MR2) tanker Nave Ohana (IMO 1024481 🇵🇦) inbound to Pier 51A, Honolulu Harbor. She was...

Neptune Leader (2008)

Neptune Leader (2008)

NYK (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) Line’s car carrier Neptune Leader (IMO 9402744 🇵🇦) outbound from Pier 31, Honolulu Harbor. She was...

Kūpa‘a

Kūpa‘a

Brooke Chapman (1999) With Haleakala (2022)

Brooke Chapman (1999) With Haleakala (2022)

Sause Bros. ocean-going tug Brooke Chapman (IMO 9223875 🇺🇸) with Matson barge Halekala, outbound from Pier 1B, Honolulu Harbor to...

Ruby Princess (2008)

Ruby Princess (2008)

Kewalo Basin

Kewalo Basin

Kewalo Basin is a commercial boat harbor on the south shore of the island of O’ahu. Dive, fishing charter, sightseeing...

Princess Kaylee (1995)

Princess Kaylee (1995)

Holokai

Holokai

Unfortunately, Holokai ran into trouble south of Moloka‘i four days after this photo was taken. The United States Coast Guard...

Second Andy (2005)

Second Andy (2005)

Iron Lady (1985)

Iron Lady (1985)

Seaways Watch Hill (2015)

Seaways Watch Hill (2015)

Seaways Watch Hill (IMO 9681170 🇲🇭) is a tanker owned by Delta Seaways MR Tanker Corp., which is a subsidiary...

Kāpena Jack Young (2018) and Mikioi With Ha‘aheo

Kāpena Jack Young (2018) and Mikioi With Ha‘aheo

Skyline Sighting

Skyline Sighting

Skyline, Honolulu’s light rail system, provides views of various parts of Pearl Harbor. Here is the Missle Defense Agency’s Sea-Based...

CS Resolute (2002)

CS Resolute (2002)

SubCom’s cable ship Resolute (IMO 9242340 🇲🇭) inbound to Pier 2B, Honolulu Harbor. She was assisted by Foss Maritime tug...

Relaunching A‘a

Relaunching A‘a

The A‘a is a 40-foot koa racing canoe that is currently part of Bishop Museum’s collection. The museum obtained it...

Fraught With Danger – May 1907

Fraught With Danger – May 1907

The life of a maritime worker can be a hazardous one. Throughout history, accidents or physical violence at sea or...

Historic Southwest Marine Shipyard

Historic Southwest Marine Shipyard

An interesting site located on the Port of Los Angeles side of Terminal Island is the old Southwest Marine Shipyard....

Battleship USS Iowa

Battleship USS Iowa

The USS Iowa is the first (followed by the USS New Jersey, USS Missouri, and USS Wisconsin) of four Iowa-class...

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