General - Shipyard Quarters Marina lies in the heart of the historic Charlestown Navy Yard. The marina is in two sections, each a wharf with docks on both sides. Pier 8 is protected by an 800' floating breakwater. Pier 6 is exposed to some swell.

Open - All year round

Position - 42° 22.4' N 71° 03' W

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Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Massachusetts Charts

Approach & Entrance; From Massachusetts Bay steer a course for Boston Harbor. Make for the E side of the inner harbour. Pass the coast guard station and head for piers 6 & 8 in the navy yard. Pier Six, is recognizable by the bright blue canvas awnings. Pier Eight, has a low-country style contemporary clubhouse, with a pale green shed roof.

Berths & Moorings - 300 slips with 100 reserved for visitors. Reservations are recommended

Maximum length - 300'

Formalities - Not known

Contact ;
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Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons

Electric - On the pontoons

Fuel - None.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - CCTV and card access to gates.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Facilities & Services - Picnic Area with Grills. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Park. Tea Party Ship and Museum. Cable TV. Dockside Phone. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump out. Engine Repairs. Electrical Repairs. Electronic Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Refrigeration. Divers

Chandlers/Ships Store - Not Known
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Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Shopping - Within 1 mile; Bakery. Dry Cleaners. Wine & Beer. Convenience Store. Delicatessen. Liquor Store. Farmers' Market - Wednesday afternoon. Meat Market. Bank with ATM. Post Office. Beauty Salon. Laundry. Newsstand. Supermarket. Fishmonger. . Bookstore. Pharmacy. Hardware Store. Stationers

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Shipyard Quarters Marina

Transport;

Bikes -
Bus Service - Ferry Service runs a local service. Coach 887-2200 for intercity services.
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service -
Water Taxi - MBTA's water shuttle.
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Logan International - 5 miles.
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Local Area -
Sporting Facilities - Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Swimming Pool. Golf Course. Fitness Centre. Bowling. Tennis Courts. Horseback Riding.
Sight Seeing -
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Tea Party Ship and Museum. The Charlestown Navy Yard is part of the Boston National Historical Park and home of USS Constitution. USS Constitution Museum and Bunker Hill Monument. Paul Revere's House. Kings Chapel.
Special Events -
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Movie Theatre.


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