Fort Standish

Fort Standish is a coastal defense fort on Lovell's Island in Boston Harbor, equipped with concrete gun emplacements and earthwork fortifications. The installation spread across multiple positions to observe and defend against approaching vessels in the bay.

The fort was built between 1899 and 1907 and named after Myles Standish, a military commander from Plymouth Colony in the 17th century. It was created in response to growing concerns about protecting the harbor from naval attacks.

The fort reflected early 20th century military engineering with its combination of concrete gun emplacements and earthwork fortifications.

Access is available during the summer season through a ferry from Boston's Long Wharf to the island. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and uneven ground conditions on the ruins.

The fort featured a network of underground passages connecting ammunition storage to gun positions. These hidden structures allowed safe supply movement and troop deployment during a potential attack.

GPS coordinates: 41.99531,-70.63162

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47