New Bedford

Buzzards Bay defines the setting of New Bedford — where the Acushnet River reaches its sheltered waters, working docks and fishing vessels keep the waterfront central to daily life. During the 19th century, New Bedford became the world’s leading whaling port, a legacy documented by the New Bedford Whaling Museum and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Its historic district includes Seamen’s Bethel, the mariners’ chapel associated with Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Commercial fishing remains vital to the port, while its harbour continues to connect the city with the wider Massachusetts coast. Continue with other webcams from southeastern Massachusetts to see how this Atlantic-facing coast connects across the wider region.

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