A Rare LOOK Inside The Hurricane Barrier - New Bedford, MA
Take a look inside and go under the harbor through the tunnel! New Bedford enjoys its reputation as a safe harbor thanks to the Hurricane Barrier. The stone and steel barrier extends across the mouth of New Bedford harbor to the Fairhaven side near Fort Phoenix. It is 9,100 feet long and twenty feet above median sea level. The harbor section has two 440-ton gates in the center that can be closed during strong tides or storms to protect the inner harbor. The western section protects the city from tidal surges in Clark's Cove. This clip taken from the 1988-M.L.Baron award winning classic: A Wind To Shake The World; The Story of The 1938 Hurricane. This was the video version of Everett S. Allen's 1976 Best Seller, chronicling the '38 Hurricane. from the historic archives of the West Island Weather Station. The top of the barrier provides a walkway for recreational activites. Residents and visitors can watch the coming and going of commercial vessels and pleasure boats, or enjoy spectacular views of the harbor, cityscapes, and Buzzards Bay. Check out some of ML's video clips on the dike. Built in the 1960's by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Hurricane Barrier is the largest stone structure on the East Coast. MLBaron Historic Archives Hurricane barrier web page here:
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seeing the hurricane barrier for the harbor between New Bedford and Fairhaven
Top 12. Best Tourist Attractions in New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Top 12. Best Tourist Attractions in New Bedford, Massachusetts: New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Seamen's Bethel, Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Fort Taber Park, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, The new Bedford Museum of Glass, Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk, New Bedford City Hall, New Bedford Art Museum
Best Attractions and Places to See in New Bedford, Massachusetts MA
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List of Best Things to do in New Bedford, Massachusetts (MA)
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Running Brook Vineyard & Winery
Fort Taber Park
CuttyHunk Ferry Co.
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Seamen's Bethel
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Hurricane Barrier Harbor Walk
Fishing Vessel Taking on Water in New Bedford Harbor
The fishing vessel United States was taking on water at Homer's Wharf in New Bedford Harbor this morning. WBSM News Director Taylor Cormier reports from the scene.
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West beach snow. New Bedford, Ma.
Week in Photo: Photographing painter in fishing boat in New Bedford, MA and walkers on the beach.
This week I start by walking around New Bedford, MA harbor in the hope of discovering something to photograph, after the New England fishing port is once again named the largest in the United States. It didn't take too long to end up in the 'hole' of a fishing boat photographing a worker using a pneumatic pic to strip the paint from the axle in preparation for a fresh coat of paint. Next up, I go for a walk at Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA on a cold morning and end up finding out I'm not the only person on the beach! Let me show you what I am think and how a photograph. Thanks for watching and for subscribing. All video footage taken with the new DJI Osmo Pocket camera.
The New Bedford State Pier is crumbling
The pier is in need of several repairs and replacements and is operating at a financial loss.
Picture History of New Bedford
Joe Thomas discusses the book by Spinner Publications
High Gales in New Bedford Harbor May 24, 2019 11AM Fairhaven MA
HIGH GALES INSIDE NEW BEDFORD HARBOR - Strong northwesterly winds to 40MPH churned up some white caps usually reserved for these fishing boats out at sea. The inbound F/V MISS STEVIE B II (right) passed port to port of the LADY of FATIMA (left) outbound to sea with the wind to her back....for now. Gale warnings were posted for even stronger winds shifting into the northeast later this afternoon of Friday, May 24, 2019. Video by MLBaron - May 24, 2019 11AM for westislandweather.com
New Bedford fishing boat tour
Paul Santos fishing boat tour
South Coast in 360 - State Pier (New Bedford, MA)
South Coast in 360 - State Pier (New Bedford, MA) - New Bedford's State Pier is a prime location for cargo and passenger operations. It is also used by the City and organizations to host events like Chowder Fest, Oktober Fest, Taste of South Coast and City of New Bedford concerts. Here's a 360 look!
New Bedford Downtown Historic District
A look at tourist attractions in the former world renowned Whaling Port, now the #1 Fishing Port in America, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Oceans Fleet Fisheries - New Bedford, MA
Located in New Bedford, MA, America's largest commercial fishing port, OceansFleet Fisheries operates 18 fishing vessels and distributes seafood throughout the USA and worldwide.
Most boats in our fishing fleet were built after 2000 and the newest, named the FV Growler, was finished in the Spring of 2010.
Our 70,000 square foot fish processing plant includes 1 million pounds freezer space, a 60,000 lobster pool and 25,000 square feet of cooler space with room for expansion and all HAACP & FDA approved and TSA certified.
Our Fisherman's Market is the first wholesale seafood market in the northeast and supplies the public with the highest quality and most competitive pricing available.
Visit to order fresh, quality seafood online delivered overnight to your door!
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Scallops-New Bedford,MA
The Pearl Of The Atlantic Part 2 of 4. This circa 1965 clip features the scallop industry in New Bedford,MA. Great scenes of the Scallop festival at Marine Park, The Explorer, the research ship Albatross and lots of classic New Bedford scenes. Part 1 of 3. From the M.L.Baron Historic Archives. (Part 2 of 4)
Stamford's Hurricane Barrier Holds Up
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Col. Chuck Samaris inspected Stamford's Hurricane Barrier after Hurricane Sandy and was satisfied with what he saw.
Wargaming.net USS Massachusetts meet up
Wargaming.net USS Massachusetts meet up for World Of Warships.
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This is Route 18 passing into downtown New Bedford, MA tonight22/07/19
Major flooding tonight across parts of the northeast!
This is Route 18 passing into downtown New Bedford, MA tonight!
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Whale still trapped in New Bedford harbor
A trapped whale is still roaming the waters off New Bedford.
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New Bedford Hurricane Barrier