opinion of the New England District, Corps of Engineers, the breakwater is properly marked 

 by navigation aids and does provide some limited protection (U.S. Army Engineer Division, 

 New England, 1966). 



(b) Biota. No recorded data obtained. Oral reports indicate large fish 

 populations in immediate area of breakwater. 



(c) Aesthetics. Due to distance from shore, breakwater does not affect the 

 aesthetic value of the offshore view; to passing boats, careful workmanship of the 

 superstructure is pleasing to the eye. 



(9) Engineering. U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Boston, Massachusetts. 



(10) Construction Contractor. Information not obtained. 



(11) Construction Date. Construction period, 1886— 1916. 



(12) Construction Cost. 2,133,734 tons of stone placed at a total cost of $1,941,479. 



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