‘Wicked Tuna’ Captains re-up for 9th Season
June 14, 2019 / History/Maritime, In The NewsWITH PERMISSION TO POST BY GAIL MCCARTHY | FEATURED IN THE GLOUCESTER TIMES, JUNE 14, 2019 The hit National Geographic series “Wicked Tuna” has been renewed for a ninth season, and the finale of season eight airs this Sunday, June 16, at 9 p.m. in an extended 90-minute episode “The Final Tail.” In the finale of… Read more »
Read MoreTop 10 Bucket List
June 03, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeComing up with a Top Ten List isn’t easy. Gloucester has so much to offer and attracts a myriad of visitors—one can understand the challenge…we did our best! 1. Man at the Wheel Statue The statue, also known as the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, presides over Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. Sculpted by artist… Read more »
Read MoreVoyage on the Schooner Ardelle
February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWritten by Dan the Traveling Man | Published August 21, 2018 | With Permission to Publish I recently went on another trip to Gloucester. This time, I took a tour of its harbor on the Schooner Ardelle. It is a replica of a 19th-century wooden ship that was known as the Pinky Maine. From May… Read more »
Read MoreDiscover Twenty Things Under $20 in Gloucester MA
October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeMaking the most of your visit to Gloucester doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money. There are so many great things to see and do for all ages and interests that are free or reasonably priced. Here is our list of Twenty Things Under $20 to discover on your next trip… Read more »
Read MoreDown to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA
October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePhoto by Benjamin Boynton New England Boating magazine features Gloucester as a “fishing port with a fishing heritage that runs deep” in a recently published article, Down to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA. Writer Rob Duca highlights the City’s plans to attract more attention from recreational boaters with a revitalized waterfront including dock-and-dine options, shopping,… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester MA: At the Intersection of Fisheries and Art
September 20, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission by Malerie Yolen-Cohen | Featured in Gateway Mavens, September 19, 2018 WHY GO: The iconic statue, “The Man At the Wheel” defines Gloucester MA past and present. Sporting foul weather gear, the Fisherman’s Memorial, erected in 1923, lists the thousands of Gloucester mariners lost at sea. Home port of the Andrea Gail – the fishing boat that… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester Fun Fact: The Infamous Sea Serpent
August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History/MaritimeSince 1635, there have been sightings of a strange creature swimming in Gloucester Harbor. Hundreds saw it in the early 1800s, but local scientists could not classify it, and local fishermen didn’t recognize it.
Read MoreOur Top 10 List – Why We LOVE Gloucester
August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeAuthentic Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport boasting award-winning beaches, art galleries, maritime history, a working waterfront, schooner sails and Gloucester Fresh seafood.
Read MoreHow to spend a perfect weekend in Gloucester
August 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission by Christopher Muther | Featured in The Boston Globe, August 19, 2018 GLOUCESTER — You can thank me later, but first let me share the exciting news. There are two Capes in Massachusetts! Who knew?
Read MoreThe Story Behind the Man at the Wheel
June 30, 2018 / History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeAlso known as the Gloucester Fishermen’s Memorial, this iconic statue rests on a five-foot granite base located on the south side of Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. This eight-foot-tall statue shows a fisherman dressed in oilskins standing clenched at the wheel on the leaning deck of his ship. Positioned so that the… Read more »
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