Harbour

Brown's Yacht Yard

Gloucester, United StatesBoston and the North Shore
Type
Harbour

Year-round full-service boatyard on the eastern shore of Gloucester's Inner Harbour at Cripple Cove, Massachusetts.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Set on the south side of the Annisquam River within the well-sheltered Inner Harbour, a short run from open water. Floating pontoons carry water and shore power.

Practical

20 berths including 6 transient berths, for vessels up to 70ft. Fuel berth with petrol and diesel available 24 hours. Wi-Fi on the pontoons. Boat storage, maintenance and repair on site.

History

The yard was founded in 1949 by boatbuilder and mechanic Bill Brown. Gloucester is one of the oldest fishing ports in the United States, settled in 1623.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
42.61216, -70.64960 (42°36.73'N 70°38.98'W)
Town
Gloucester
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Brown's Yacht Yard lies at 42°36.73'N 70°38.98'W, that is 42.61216, -70.64960 in decimal degrees.

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