Originally dedicated in 1893, Our Lady of Good Voyage was built for the Portuguese community in Gloucester, after they petitioned the Roman Catholic Church for the establishment of a place to worship dedicated to the Madonna. Large numbers of Portuguese immigrants migrated from the rugged Azores Islands and began settling around Gloucester’s Inner Harbor as early as 1829 to work Read more...
Maritime Gloucester is a working waterfront, maritime museum, sea pocket aquarium all rolled into one exciting destination! Whether you are a visitor or a local, we have so much for you to do and see! Our passion is sharing our fantastic site with the public. We work with local schools, engaging students with hands-on marine science education. Our adult programs Read more...
The original tavern was built by Howard Blackburn in 1900, following his dramatic survival voyage. The wave once lapped the back on the building as the harbor front extended through what is now the parking lot. Our pub has had a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere since 1982. Read more...
Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of this beautiful 65- foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light southwesterly breeze. Join us for a two hour sail and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails, or just sit back Read more...
