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Fort Andrews in the region of Massachusetts is located in United States - some 397 mi or ( 639 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Fort Andrews is now 07:14 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Revere, Hartford, Barnstable, Boston, and Braintree. While being here, you might want to check out Revere . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Fort Andrews ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Massachusetts Runs Aground in Boston Harbor
The cruise ship Massachusetts runs aground on Devil's Back, a ledge just outside the south channel of Boston Harbor. Passengers and crew are all rescued ..
Passing through The Narrows
Passing through the Narrows between Lovells Island and George's Island. Fort Warren is visible on Georges Island. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Peddocks Island
Peddocks Island is one of the largest islands in Boston Harbor. Since 1996 it has formed part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the island is home to the now-defunct Fort Andrews, active in harbor defense from 1904 to the end of World War II, on its eastern end, and a group of privately owned cottages on its western end. Campsites are also on the eastern end.
Located at 42.29 -70.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Georges Island (Massachusetts)
Georges Island is one of the islands in the Boston Harbor, situated just over 7 miles from downtown Boston. The island has a permanent size of 39 acres, plus an intertidal zone of a further 14 acres, and rises to a height of 50 feet above sea level. Historic Fort Warren is on the island. Because of this, and since a ferry operates from Boston to the island, it is a popular destination and one of the easiest islands to access in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
Located at 42.32 -70.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Fort Warren (Massachusetts)
Fort Warren is a historic fort on the 28-acre Georges Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. The fort is pentagonal, made with stone and granite, and was constructed from 1833–1861, completed shortly after the beginning of the American Civil War. Fort Warren defended the harbor in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1861 through the end of WWII, and during the Civil War served as a prison for Confederate officers and government officials.
Located at 42.32 -70.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Rainsford Island
Rainsford Island, formerly known Hospital Island, Pest House Island, and Quarantine Island, is a 11-acre island in the Boston Harbor, situated between Long Island and Peddocks Island. The island is composed of two drumlins, reaching an elevation of 49 feet above sea level. The shoreline is predominantly rocky with a sandy cove in the south side, and a variety of wildflowers abound. Access is by private boat only.
Located at 42.31 -70.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Hull Yacht Club
The Hull Yacht Club is a U.S. boating organization, located in Hull, Massachusetts, with access to Boston Harbor. The club is based mainly around personally owned yachts and pleasure boats, but also has a history of racing competition.
Located at 42.31 -70.89 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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