Massachusetts Archives – You Me and the Dock

Tony Scopel Posted onAugust 23, 2022 Comments are off

Gloucester, Massachusetts is a smaller city that lies on Cape Ann along the North Shore. It’s Harbor plays a significant part in the local fishing community. Gloucester was settled in 1623 and became a township in 1642. To this day, it holds fast to its deep rooted colonial and maritime history. Before we continue,…

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 21, 2022September 6, 2023 Comments are off

The Nobska Lighthouse and Maritime Museum provides quite a bit of nautical history about the area. Unfortunately the Maritime Museum was closed for renovations. However, the lighthouse kept things interesting. My name is Anthony. For those who don’t know me, I am a lighthouse fanatic. I have visited many destinations that have centuries old…

Tony Scopel Posted onNovember 7, 2021November 7, 2021 Comments are off

The USS Massachusetts Battleship is a South Dakota-Class Fast Battleship – one of four built in the late 1930s. The US Navy designed these ocean going war-wagons to not only provide superior firepower, but to cruise at speeds of 26 plus knots {approx. 27 – 30 mph}. The USS Massachusetts is 680 feet long…

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Comments are off

The USS Lionfish submarine was named after a species of fish that is found mostly in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It is one of the most invasive and venomous creatures in the world. The USS Lionfish was built in 1942. It was launched in November of 1943 and commissioned one year later….

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Comments are off

Battleship Cove’s USS J P Kennedy, Jr Destroyer has quite a history. This 2,425 ton – 391 foot war machine was commissioned in December 1945. This magnificent ship was built at Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, MA. A younger Robert F. Kennedy, the brother of Joseph P. Kennedy was active duty during the ship’s…

Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Comments are off

During the two World Wars, the US Navy played a big part in conquering the enemy. The superiority of not only our service people, but the ships themselves. The intense training, planning and massive firepower was a major factor in winning both wars. Welcome to Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. This floating memorial honors…

Tony Scopel Posted onOctober 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Comments are off

Provincetown, Massachusetts is a unique coastal town that has a year-round population of approximately 3,000 residents. However, during high season that figure grows to over 60,000 fun loving people. It is also known for being a free spirited destination for many lifestyles. It’s nice to know there is a place where people can come…

Tony Scopel Posted onSeptember 11, 2020September 11, 2020 Comments are off

Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts Beaches have similar qualities but possess their own characteristics and features. You will see this in the following locations. My name is Anthony and I am a travel writer,  photographer and practicing videographer. I will be highlighting 5 separate beaches in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts areas. My first…

Tony Scopel Posted onAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Comments are off

Chatham Pier & Fish Market is an ideal destination to watch fishermen bring in their day’s catch. It is a quaint and vibrant fishing community that lies on the southeast tip of Cape Cod. Chatham, which initially was known as Monomoit, was settled by the English in 1664. In 1712 Chatham became a full-fledged…