CIVE 3800-01: Engineering Boston

Describes the importance of America's mercantile fleet to the nation's economy and defense.

This study examines the historical and architectural significance of the U.S. Custom House.

A planning document for the improvement of port facilities to ensure the success of Boston's maritime industries.

This history of Boston's seaport was compiled by writers employed by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.

This 1987 M.A. thesis discusses methods of wharf building used in the colonial era.

An article by Prof. Peter Rosen of Northeastern University.

These inventories were compiled by the Mass. Office of Coastal Zone Management.

Massport operates several maritime facilities in Boston: the Conley Container Terminal in South Boston, Flynn Cruiseport Boston, and the Boston Fish Pier.

An economic analysis of trade, employment, and services related to the Port of Boston.

This guide form the National Park Service offers illustrated descriptions of seawalls, groins, and jetties.

"This report contains the largest collection of images associated with the Navy Yard ever contained in a single publication."

Provides an illustrated history of the drydock and the ships that it served.

A brief history of Long Wharf's central role in Boston's maritime history.

Discusses two surviving 19th-century wharves in Salem, Mass., with details on their construction.

This print, in the possession of the American Antiquarian Society, illustrates the landing of British troops in 1768. The print provides a view of Long Wharf and of the city of Boston behind it.

Information on the terminal and improvements currently underway to serve larger vessels.

This National Park Service website explores Faneuil's transatlantic trade in codfish, lumber, luxury goods, and enslaved human beings.

On needed upgrades to Boston's seawater defenses.

A survey of a proposed ship canal route.

The classic history of Boston's maritime tradition.

A plan for the development of the wharf as an open public space.

This pamphlet describes the East Boston Wharf and ferry service, as well as nearby railroad, sugar and iron-founding establishments.

Contains drawings and information on the Commonwealth Pier (1900) and on piers built in East Boston for the Boston and Albany Railroad.

This study examined the impacts of Logan Airport operations on the air, water, and noise levels of East Boston.