Lee Costa

Tag: maritime

A Summer Evening at Sail Boston 2026

After weeks of unpredictable weather, Sail Boston 2026 arrived with a nearly perfect summer day. I spent the late afternoon exploring Boston Harbor, surrounded by historic tall ships and thousands of people lining the waterfront. Finding clear views was sometimes a challenge, with crowds packed in around many of the ships. Rather than trying to document every…
USS Salem (CA-139)

The USS Salem (CA-139), a retired heavy cruiser, rests proudly at the Quincy Shipyard in Massachusetts. This historic vessel, once a formidable presence in the U.S. Navy, now serves as a museum, offering a glimpse into naval history.
Acushnet

The Acushnet tug in the last light of sunset in Hull, Massachusetts.
Sir Winston

The luxury event yacht, Sir Winston, docked in quiet elegance and prepared to welcome guests at Marina Bay in Quincy.
Lobster Lane

The historic Cohasset Lobster Pound and harbor area, where fresh lobster is landed daily and small boats rest between tides. It’s a working shoreline with deep roots and quiet beauty.
Trio

I came across this quiet trio of boats the other day, and something about the way they sat there, perfectly still, made me pause. Their reflections were almost too calm to ignore.
Glory

Glory, the MBTA’s catamaran-style commuter ferry, moves swiftly through Weymouth’s Back River in the late afternoon light, with the Boston skyline softly visible in the distance. One of several high-speed ferries operated by the MBTA, it offers commuters a scenic and traffic-free ride between Boston and the South Shore.
Charlestown Steel

The USS Cassin Young (DD-793) sits by Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The cloudy skies made for a perfect backdrop, emphasizing its cold steel presence and the force it once carried.
Then Came the Fog

I was out for a walk with my wife and dog yesterday afternoon around Scituate Harbor when, out of nowhere, a thick, dense fog suddenly rolled in. The temperature dropped so suddenly, it caught me off guard—and that’s when I realized something was shifting. The boats were barely visible for a short while, their shapes…
Sunset Over Duxbury Town Pier

The sky exploded with cotton candy–like colors during sunset over Duxbury Town Pier on a late afternoon visit. A mix of soft pinks, purples, and blues created a stunning contrast against the rugged rocks and weathered pier. Just as quickly as they appeared, the vibrant hues faded, leaving behind the soft glow of twilight.
Harbor Trio

A trio of commercial lobster boats rests quietly in Cohasset Cove at sunrise, with Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse visible in the distance.
Pilot

A row of boats rests in winter storage at a marina in Hull, Massachusetts, with one prominently bearing the name Pilot.