About/General Information in Rhode Island
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About Bristol Rhode Island
Location: North America, USA, Bristol Categories: About/General Information
Bristol is located to the north of Portsmouth – and is proud to be the home of the Herreshoff brothers who began building sailboats here in 1878. As a result, Bristol definitively enjoys a time served reputation (and historical pedigree) for its lineage of beautiful classic yachts….and many consider Bristol to be the cornerstone of Rhode Island’s boatbuilding community. The Herreshoff…
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About Jamestown
Location: Jamestown, Rhode Island Categories: About/General Information
Located at the entrance of Narragansett Bay, Jamestown is a historic island enclave with a quaint village ambiance. Linked by two bridges to both Newport and the mainland, there is also a regular ferry service to Newport Harbor. Jamestown’s original name is Conanicut Island and is the home of Conanicut Marine Services, with convenient facilities including a full service marina, boat-yard and…
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About Newport
Location: North America, USA, Newport Categories: About/General Information
Founded in 1639 by English settlers, Newport has thrived as a maritime destination over the centuries. Circa 1870-1900, Newport’s Bellevue Avenue area also became famous as a Summer retreat for wealthy aristocrats and business magnates (such as The Vanderbilt family), who constructed opulent mansions, throwing lavish parties and enjoying what became known as the “Gilded age” lifestyle…
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About Portsmouth / Middletown
Location: North America, USA, Portsmouth / Middletown Categories: About/General Information
Portsmouth and Middletown are located approximately six miles north of Newport, with Portsmouth’s Melville Marine district being home to the comprehensive service facility of New England Boatworks (NEB) – also known as the East Passage Yachting Center. The world renowned Hinckley Yachts are also onsite at East Passage Yachting Center. The larger part of Portsmouth plus Middletown (and…
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About Rhode Island
Location: Jamestown, Rhode Island Categories: About/General Information
Nicknamed “The Ocean State,” Rhode Island maintains a world renown historic maritime pedigree and is home to some serious shipyards and Superyacht marinas, annual events and shows. Rhode Island lies just to the east of Connecticut and Long Island Sound – the latter providing an immediate gateway to nearby New York and promoting Rhode Island’s opulent history as a popular summer…
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