
Isles of Shoals - Portsmouth, NH
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CayenneTS
N 43° 04.853 W 070° 45.609
19T E 356719 N 4771300
Historic Isles of Shoals, Lighthouses and Portsmouth Harbor Tour
departing twice daily aboard the steamship style M/V Thomas Laighton
from Portsmouth.
Waymark Code: WM55P8
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2008
Views: 16
Climb aboard and experience the fascinating legends of our New Hampshire/Maine Seacoast. Little known but historically crucial, the legendary Isles of Shoals, located 6 miles of our coast, are an intriguing archipelago of 9 islands steeped with history. Explored by Captain John Smith in the 1600's these Isles became famous for their large schools of "shoaling" fish. Fisherman flocked to these tiny islands and at one point it was the richest settlement of the new world. Over the centuries, these rugged Isles claimed fame with pirates, ghosts and buried treasure. Along with the first grand summer resort hotel, a famous poetess and her beautiful gardens and an "infamous" murder. The moonlight murder of Smuttynose is the basis of a New York Times best selling novel and major motion picture.
Cruises run from early May to mid-October.
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 Period/Days/Hours of Operation: Many different tours and pricing available.
 Food/Drink available on board?: yes
 Restroom facilities on board?: yes
 Protection from the elements on board: Both Indoor and Outdoor deck experience
 Coordinates of the Ticket Counter: N 43° 04.845 W 070° 45.609
 Address of the Ticket Counter: 315 Market St Portsmouth, NH USA 03801
 Required Photos Will be Uploaded: yes
 Adult Ticket Price in local currency: Not listed

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