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Delve into Homestead in United States
Homestead in the region of Rhode Island is located in United States - some 356 mi or ( 573 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Homestead is now 02:49 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: Philadelphia, Hartford, Barnstable, Boston, and Dedham. While being here, you might want to check out Philadelphia . 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 Homestead ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Stability Test
Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Stability Test performed during fishing trip Prudence Island 5/3/2009 in 16 knot wind. Standing on the Hobie Angler is not an issue. ..
Ray Penny Farthing man
Just taking a leisurely ride on my antique bike i travel 15 miles a day on the bike what a joy!!!! ..
RI-114 crossing Mt. Hope Bridge, Bristol, RI
Completed in 1929, this lovely suspension bridge on RI-114 at the entrance to Mt. Hope Bay connects Bristol with Portsmouth , Rhode Island. From here, RI-114 continues south to Newport, however, beari ..
Tallships Festival 2007 Newport Rhode Island 5
Tallships Festival 2007 Newport Rhode Island Inn at Castle Hill ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Prudence Island
Prudence Island is the third largest island in Narragansett Bay in the U.S. state of Rhode Island and part of the town of Portsmouth. It is located near the geographical center of the bay. It is defined by the United States Census Bureau as Block Group 3, Census Tract 401.03 of Newport County, Rhode Island. As of the 2000 census the population was 88 people living on a land area of 14.43 km² (5.57 sq mi).
Located at 41.62 -71.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Portsmouth Abbey School
Portsmouth Abbey School is New England’s Co-educational Catholic Benedictine Boarding and Day School. Located a short distance from Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 500 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Carnegie Abbey Club. This school has 350 boarding and day students in grades 9 – 12. Added features of Portsmouth Abbey School are its 36 athletic teams, diverse community service programs, squash & fitness center and its sailing, equestrian and golf facilities.
Located at 41.60 -71.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Narragansett Bay
Narragansett Bay is a bay and estuary on the north side of Rhode Island Sound. Covering 147 mi (380 km), the Bay forms New England's largest estuary, which functions as an expansive natural harbor, and includes a small archipelago. This bay is mostly within the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, but small parts of it extend into Massachusetts. Of over thirty islands in the Bay, the three largest ones are Aquidneck Island, Conanicut Island, and Prudence Island.
Located at 41.60 -71.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
HMS Endeavour
HMS Endeavour, also known as HM Bark Endeavour, was a British Royal Navy research vessel commanded by Lieutenant James Cook on his first voyage of discovery, to Australia and New Zealand from 1769 to 1771. Launched in 1764 as the collier Earl of Pembroke, she was purchased by the Navy in 1768 for a scientific mission to the Pacific Ocean, and to explore the seas for the surmised Terra Australis Incognita or "unknown southern land".
Located at 41.60 -71.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Mount Hope Bridge
The Mount Hope Bridge is a two-lane suspension bridge spanning the Mount Hope Bay in eastern Rhode Island, at one of the narrowest gaps in Narragansett Bay. The bridge connects the Rhode Island towns of Portsmouth and Bristol, and is part of Route 114. Its towers are 285 feet (87 m) tall, the length of the main span is 1,200 feet (366 m) and it offers 135 feet (41 m) of clearance over high water. The total length of the bridge is 6,130 feet (1,868 m).
Located at 41.64 -71.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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