Boston's Marine Park

Sashay into Boston's Marine Park, where you'll bump into a Naval Cadet - one D. G. Farragut. This stone shipmate, chiseled in 1891, mingles with heavyweights like Shipping and Railroad. But don't be fooled, ol' mate! This picturesque scene hides a yarn about Boston, Yankee tall ships, and some saucy politics.

These days, the prime real estate in Boston's Marine Park is owned by a Union navy boy, none other than D. G. Farragut, mind you. This hulking, stone scattered geezer was the craftsmanship of Henry Hudson Kitson's hand in 1891. Standing gobsmacked next to him, you'll find two legends - Shipping and Railroad - industries this seafaring sea-dude had a knack for, if you catch my drift. Fun fact: Farragut's statue has called Boston's Marine Park home since 1892, thanks to his bro, James Farragut, an old Harvard Law School chum who reached stardom as a U.S Senator. Peer closely, and you'll uncover echoes of Farragut's naval conquests, and a tip of the hat to his Boston roots, mate.

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Boston's Marine Park: Chums with Ships and Rails with ol' D. G. Farragut

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