Tudor Wharf Draft Environmental Impact Report EOEA # 6744 



4.3.2 Historic Ship Exhibit 



The proponents of Tudor Wharf have sought 

 to provide a water related link between 

 the site and the harbor that would be 

 educational, make a positive impact on 

 the harbor and have some historical 

 significance. The southern edge of the 

 pier structure is proposed as a historic 

 ship exhibit area. This site, being on 

 the Freedom Trail, is highly visible and 

 lends itself well to educating people 

 about the maritime history of Boston. Due 

 to the narrow width of the slip and the 

 strong currents from the Charles River 

 Dam, active use of the berth would be 

 problematic. An historic exhibit ship 

 that moves infrequently is the best use 

 of the berth. 



There are several vessels within Boston 

 Harbor that meet the criteria established 

 by the developer for inclusion in the 

 project. Vessels currently under review 

 include the "Luna" and the "Venus", now 

 located in the lower Charles River Basin 

 and the former Boston Pilot schooner now 

 located in Charlestown. These historic 

 vessels are in need of permanent berthing 

 space, visibility and landside support 

 space that Tudor Wharf can offer. 



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