BluePrintCleanse: Up to 25% off juice cleansesGet this deal
 
< Back to front page Text size +

For War of 1812 bicentennial, tour 20 ships in Boston

Posted by Paul Makishima, Globe Assistant Sunday Editor  June 27, 2012 07:06 AM
  • E-mail
  • E-mail this article

    Invalid E-mail address
    Invalid E-mail address

    Sending your article

    Your article has been sent.

E-mail this article

Invalid email address
Invalid email address

Sending your article

Your article has been sent.

This year's Boston Navy Week, from June 28-July 6, will mark the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. As part of the celebration, 20 US and coalition ships will be open for visits by the public. Here is a schedule of the ships:

North Jetty Massport
USS Wasp
June 30 – July 3; and July 5 from 12 p.m. to 6 p. m.

Black Falcon Terminal
USS Gravely, HMCS Preserver, HMCS Iroquois, RFA Argus, and FGS Hessen.
June 30 to July 5 from 12 p. m. to 6 p. m.
(Note: RFA Argus will close visitation at 2 p.m. on June 30. HMCS Iroquois will close visitation at 2 p. m. on July 1. HMCS Preserver, HMCS Iroquois, and RFA Argus will not be open for visitation on July 5.)

City of Boston Pier 4
HNOMS Thor Heyerdahl, HDMS Esbern Snare, NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson, and USCGC Juniper
June 30 to July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(note: USCGC Juniper will open for visitation at Noon on June 30. HNOMS Thor Heyerdahl and HDMS Esbern Snare will close visitation at 2 p.m. on July 2.)

Charlestown Navy Yard
USS Constitution, USCGC Eagle, HMCS Goose Bay, and HMCS Moncton
June 28 to July 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Note:: USS Constitution will be only ships open for visitation June 28 and June 29.
USCGC Eagle will not open for visitation until June 30 at 1 p.m. USCGC Eagle will close visitation at 5 p.m. on July 1. HMCS Goose Bay and HMCS Moncton will open July 1 and July 2 only. USCGC Eagle will close visitation at 5 p.m. on July 3. USS Constitution will not be open for visitation on July 4. USCGC Eagle will not be open for visitation on July 4 or July 5.)

US Coast Guard Base
HMCS Kingston, HMCS Summerside, and USCGC Marcus Hanna
June 30 and July 1 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fish Pier Massport
Cisne Branco, BAE Guayas, ARC Gloria (Columbia), and Dewaruci (Indonesia)
June 30 and July 1, 4 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; July 2, 3 and 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • E-mail
  • E-mail this article

    Invalid E-mail address
    Invalid E-mail address

    Sending your article

    Your article has been sent.

About globe-trotting Travel news, tips, deals and dispatches.
contributors
  • Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England.
  • Patricia Borns, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs travel, maritime, and historical narratives as well as blogs and books.
  • Patricia Harris, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
  • Paul E. Kandarian, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs New England and Caribbean stories.
  • Chris Klein is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. His latest book is ‘‘The Die-Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston.’’
  • David Lyon, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
  • Hilary Nangle is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. Her latest guidebook is Moon Maine (Avalon Travel, 2008)
  • Joe Ray, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs food and travel stories from Europe.
  • Kimberly Sherman writes about unique happenings throughout New England.
archives