Five Pound Island
in Essex County of Massachusetts, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.614 and -70.653 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 36' 49" and W -70° 39' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:45 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 7:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.350 and 115.167 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Flinders Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Touring Five Pound Island

Five Pound Island in Essex County (Massachusetts) is a town located in United States about 421 mi (or 678 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Five Pound Island is now 05:45 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Five Pound Island, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Boston, Brentwood, Dover, Dedham and Taunton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 91%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 88% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

9°C (47 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks

Address
1,1 mi
107 Atlantic Rd
01930 Gloucester
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Harborview Inn

Address
0,9 mi
71 Western Avenue
01930 Gloucester
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Seafarer Inn

Address
4,2 mi
50 Marmion Way
01966 Rockport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Atlantis Oceanfront Inn

Address
1,1 mi
125 Atlantic Road
01930 Gloucester
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cape Ann's Marina Resort

Address
1,4 mi
75 Essex Avenue
01930 Gloucester
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Linden Tree Inn

Address
3,4 mi
26 King Street
01966 Rockport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Tuck Inn

Address
3,5 mi
17 High Street
01966 Rockport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Seven South Street Inn

Address
3,6 mi
7 South St.
01966 Rockport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge

Address
3,8 mi
64 Bearskin Neck
01966 Rockport
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Charles Hovey House

Address
0,9 mi
4 Hovey St.
01930 Gloucester
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fishing boats on the move. Gloucester Harbor. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Published: May 30, 2009
Length: 52:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Paul F

The Fishing grounds are ready to reopen. there's been a lot of activity in the Harbor this morning. The Sea Farmer II Heading out.


Awesome Gloucester TV show - Episode 1

Published: July 17, 2014
Length: 41:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matthew Morris

Pilot episode for Awesome Gloucester on Cape Ann TV, produced and directed by Matt Morris of M3creative.


Gloucester Mass October 16, 1955

Published: November 01, 2012
Length: 21:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mickey Smith

Gloucester ran Live on NBC Television 4 pm Sunday, October 16, 1955.


43 Striped bass Fishing Gloucester MA Guppy Lure Company! top water fishing catch & release

Published: July 12, 2012
Length: 35:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Skypropmedia

http://www.guppylure.com/index.html Now that the fish moved off this spot; This year on my videos I'm trying to show some certain products which I truly believe in and Guppy Lures is one of...


My Views of Gloucester

Published: February 25, 2009
Length: 50:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CapeAnnImages

A photo essay of Gloucester,Ma by Cape Ann Images visit http://capeannimages.blogspot.com/


Gloucester Sail

Published: September 10, 2009
Length: 38:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VeggieInvader

Sailing on a Pearson 26 sailboat to Gloucester where we anchored overnight. 5 people crammed into the cozy boat.


Printmaking: Sean Hurley, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Published: August 15, 2011
Length: 31:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DeepSixDave

Printmaker Sean Hurley, who keeps a studio at Beacon Marine Basin in East Gloucester, inks a copper plate prior to pulling a print of the railway crossing at Maplewood Avenue in downtown Gloucester ...


Awesome Gloucester intro sequence / june 2014 trailer

Published: April 22, 2014
Length: 14:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Matthew Morris

Intro sequence for the upcoming "Awesome Gloucester" show on Cape Ann TV and m3creative YouTube channel.


10th Annual James Speed Camp Trailer, Gloucester, MA

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 46:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: chEARmusic

Trailer for the 10th Annual James Speed Cheerleading Camp held in Gloucester, MA (Sponsored by chEARmusic.com)


Striped bass fishing Century rods Gloucester MA Afterhours Dookster goto top water lure

Published: January 04, 2013
Length: 02:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Skypropmedia

Rod used is a Century S1 Stealth Series 10' (1-4 oz) http://www.kmcustomrods.com/1801.html Lure http://www.afterhoursplugs.com/dooksters.html Lure...Striped bass fishing Century rods Gloucester...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Babson Ledge

Babson Ledge is a small barren rock within the edge of the Western and Gloucester Harbors in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The rock is situated south of the Fort Point, Pavilion Beach, Blynman Canal, Route 127, and west of Rocky Neck.

Located at 42.6061, -70.6681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Massachusetts, Islands of Essex County, Massachusetts, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Dogtown, Massachusetts

Dogtown (also Dogtown Commons or Dogtown Common or Dogtown Village) is an abandoned inland settlement on Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Once known as the Common Settlement and populated by respectable citizens, the area later known as Dogtown is divided between the city of Gloucester and the town of Rockport. It is in an area not particularly suited to agriculture, due to poor and very rocky soil.

Located at 42.6365, -70.661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gloucester, Massachusetts, Ghost towns in Massachusetts, Populated places in Essex County, Massachusetts, Protected areas of Essex County, Massachusetts

Gloucester (MBTA station)

Gloucester is a passenger rail station on the Gloucester (Rockport) Branch of the MBTA Commuter Rail Newburyport/Rockport Line. It is located off Railroad Avenue and Washington Street in the downtown area of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The station consists of a single side platform serving the line's single track. The station has a mini-high platform, making it handicapped accessible.

Located at 42.6167, -70.6683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gloucester, Massachusetts, MBTA Commuter Rail stations in Essex County, Massachusetts, Stations along Boston and Maine Railroad lines

Battle of Gloucester (1775)

The Battle of Gloucester was a skirmish fought early in the American Revolutionary War at Gloucester, Massachusetts on August 8 or 9, 1775. Royal Navy Captain John Linzee, commanding the sloop-of-war HMS Falcon, spotted two schooners that were returning from the West Indies. After capturing one schooner, Linzee chased the second one into Gloucester Harbor, where it was grounded.

Located at 42.6064, -70.6637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1775 in the Thirteen Colonies, Conflicts in 1775, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Massachusetts in the American Revolution, Naval battles of the American Revolutionary War involving the United States, Naval battles involving Great Britain, 1775 in Massachusetts

Gloucester High School (Massachusetts)

Gloucester High School is a public four-year comprehensive secondary school with 1,351 students and 150 faculty and staff. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the Northeast Alliance of High Schools. Mission Statement: The mission of Gloucester High School is to produce graduates with integrity, knowledge and skills necessary for productive citizenship. To achieve these results, instruction is purposeful, engaging, relevant and rigorous.

Located at 42.6133, -70.6761 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Essex County, Massachusetts, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Public high schools in Massachusetts

Coast Guard Station Gloucester

United States Coast Guard Station Gloucester is a United States Coast Guard station located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is located on Harbor Loop on the Mainland. The first successful US Coast Guard Air Station was located on Ten Pound Island in Gloucester Harbor. That may be verified on the official US Coast Guard site:http://www. uscg. mil/history/stations/airsta_salem. asp

Located at 42.6103, -70.66 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States Coast Guard stations

Coast Guard Aviation Station Ten Pound Island

Coast Guard Aviation Station Ten Pound Island was a United States Coast Guard air station located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was replaced by Coast Guard Air Station Salem in 1935. Today, the site is home to Coast Guard Station Gloucester.

Located at 42.6103, -70.66 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States Coast Guard Air Stations, Closed facilities of the United States Coast Guard, Defunct airports in Massachusetts

Good Morning Gloucester

Good Morning Gloucester is a longstanding blog created by Gloucester, Massachusetts lobster broker Joey Ciaramitaro. GMG is a snapshot of living and working on the docks of the oldest commercial fishing harbor in the United States.

Located at 42.6131, -70.6497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
American blogs, Fishing in the United States, Photoblogs, Gloucester, Massachusetts, Media in Essex County, Massachusetts

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Rockport, Rockport (source)

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