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• Once used as a dumping ground for the city of Boston, Spectacle Island nowstands as a symbol of “renewal and reconnection” with over five miles of hikingtrails and a solar-assisted visitor center.

• Peddocks Island, also known as Puttock Island, saw over 600 patriot militiamen

stationed on the island in 1776, to guard the harbor against the return of Britishtroops. The site was also home to Fort Andrews and was active in harbor defensefrom 1904 to the end of World War II.

For more information on the Boston Harbor Islands cruises and the schedule and rates please visit www.bostonharborcruises.com.

About Boston Harbor Cruises:

Boston Harbor Cruises (BHC) is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Boston, for New

Englanders and visitors alike, carrying over 2 million passengers each year. Founded in 1926,

BHC has built a legacy of fun and dependable travel on the water and is committed to providing

each guest with an unforgettable experience.

Centrally located at Long Wharf on Boston Harbor, BHC owns and operates 43 vessels with

offerings including Boston Harbor Sightseeing cruises, the New England Aquarium Whale Watch,state-of-the-art Fast Ferry to Provincetown, the Salem Ferry, Codzilla – a high speed thrill ride,

weekend brunch cruises, special events, private charters, year round daily MBTA commuterservices, commercial vessels (offshore support services for underwater survey, research, LNGwork and more) and this year, the addition of the Boston Harbor Islands Ferries.

BHC was recognized by The Family Business Association (FBA), the leading independent non- profit organization serving family business enterprises, with the 2013 Massachusetts FamilyBusiness of the Year Award. The FBA awards recognize the importance of family businesses in

MA and the critical role they play in providing significant employment opportunities, revenuegeneration, economic development and growth in their communities, the state, and the region.

For more information, daily cruise schedules and rates, please visit bostonharborcruises.com.

About Boston Harbor Island Alliance:

Formed in 1996, the Boston Harbor Islands National Park is one of the country's unique urban

wildernesses and the largest recreation area in metro Boston. The Boston Harbor Island Alliancehas provided free access, produced thousands of public programs, and managed over $20M in park improvement projects with the help of our generous supporters.

The mission of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is to make the Boston HarborIslands system—with opportunities for education, recreation, and restful solitude within an urbanarea—an integral part of the life of the region and the nation by protecting the islands and theirassociated resources while at the same time improving public knowledge and access.

This historical cruise will include stops at Georges Island, Spectacle Island, PeddocksIsland, Grape Island, Lovells Island, Bumpkin Island, and Thompson Island for privateoccasions.



Map of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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