Photo gallery of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Read about Portsmouth here.
By
Yachting Staff
Updated: March 4, 2010
Portsmouth, NH
A waterfront institution, Moran tugboats raft up at Ceres Street in front of colonial red-brick buildings, which were once the tallest such structures in the country. Credit: Peter Swanson
Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth’s annual party, Market Square Day, is scheduled for Saturday, June 12. Credit: www.visitnh.gov/Ralph Morang
Portsmouth, NH
The massive North Church on Market Square is the historical centerpiece of the city. Credit: Peter Swanson
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Portsmouth is rich in architecture with buildings from the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods. Credit: Peter Swanson
Portsmouth, NH
Revolutionary naval hero John Paul Jones lived here while his ship was being built nearby. Credit: Peter Swanson
Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth’s streets are shady, with red brick buildings and sidewalks and themed signage. Credit: Peter Swanson
Portsmouth, NH
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has long been closed, but the legend lives on in movies such as “The Last Detail,” starring Jack Nicholson. Credit: Peter Swanson
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A Krogen 42 Whaleback heads for the mouth of the Piscataqua. Credit: Peter Swanson
Portsmouth, NH
The Isles of Shoals are nesting grounds for seagulls. Starr Island is seen in the distance. Credit: Peter Swanson
Portsmouth, NH
Wentworth by the Sea Marina has 170 slips and can accommodate vessels up to 200 feet LOA. The hotel stands in the background. Credit: Wentworth by the Sea
Portsmouth, NH
The Isles of Shoals are often enshrouded in fog, especially during July and August. Credit: Peter Swanson