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Hingham Maritime Center and Barnes Wharf

30 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

(781) 741-5225

https://www.hinghammaritime.org

Owned By: Hingham Maritime Center

Located on historic Barnes Wharf, the Hingham Maritime Center offers sailing, rowing, maritime education, and community access to the waterfront. The stone wharf dates back to the steamboat era. Swimming is prohibited here, but is permitted around the corner, at Bathing Beach.

Features

According to its website, Hingham Maritime Center is a registered non-profit organization offering sailing, rowing, maritime education, and community access to the waterfront in picturesque Hingham Harbor. Formerly named the Lincoln Sailing Club, HMC was formed in 1970 and officially established in 1971 by a group of avid sailors who wanted to teach the youth of Hingham to sail. This group saw a need for affordable access to both the sport of sailing and the harbor and thus one of the Massachusetts’ first community boating organizations was formed. Home of the Hingham High School rowing and sailing programs.

This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag and the Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett share information on their websites.

Habitats and Wildlife

Located on Hingham’s Inner Harbor.

  • A photograph of a line of children running from a building toward the water.
  • A photograph of a property sign beside a wooden building.
  • A photograph of a wooden building.
  • A photograph of boats, docks and floats on a harbor.
  • A photograph of a shade structure on a wharf beside a harbor.
  • A photograph of a storage shed beside a harbor.
  • A photograph of ducks on a harbor beside a wharf.
  • A photograph of a ramp leading to a dock and float, with boats in the distance.
  • A photograph of a shade structure and a large wooden building along a driveway.
  • A photograph of a porch with chairs and signage.
  • A photograph of a wharf with buildings and boats.
30 Summer St, Hingham, MA 02043, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: No

Beach: No

Boat Launch: Yes

Lifeguards: No

Size: 2.8 acres

Hours: Dawn to Dusk (seasonal)

Parking: Limited on-site parking for patrons.

Cost: Fees vary.

Facilities:

Benches, floats, boat storage, the Curtis Family Boathouse.

Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Please clean up after your pet!

Boat Ramp: No

ADA Access: No

Scenic Views: Yes

Waterbody/Watershed: Hingham Harbor/Atlantic Ocean

Other Things to Do at This Site

Nature Photography
Paddling
Picnic Tables