NOTICE OF EVENT
Waters off Half Moon Beach
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA
Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22, 2025
8:00 AM – 11:30 PM Each Day
In coordination with the City of Gloucester and local reenactor and maritime organizations, notice is hereby given of a scheduled marine event taking place off Stage Fort Park in Gloucester on the dates and times noted above.
During these times, the Battle of Bunker Hill historical reenactment of the Landing Battle involving traditional small boats under rowing power, support vessels, and traditional schooners at anchor will be held in the waters off Half Moon Beach. To ensure the safety of participants and vessels, a restricted marine operations area is advised and requested in a semi-circle bounded by the following approximate coordinates and the adjacent shoreline:
- 42.603750, -70.674988
- 42.603431, -70.675549
- 42.604111, -70.674944
Vessels are requested to stay outside this perimeter and refrain from sailing or transiting through the area from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM on both days. No unauthorized vessels will be permitted to anchor or moor within this perimeter during the restricted hours. During this time, six local and visiting schooners will be at anchor as official participants in the reenactment event and will be allowed into the perimeter. Please work to accommodate their passage.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping ensure a safe and successful public maritime event.
Issued by:
The Bunker Hill Reenactment Committee
For more information, please contact Michael De Koster at mdekoster@maritimegloucester.org
