These Mystery of These Big ‘Black Stacks’ on New Bedford’s Waterfront Has Been Solved
If you're like me and are curious about these giant stacks sticking out along New Bedford's waterfront, I have the answer.
These big black stacks have been in place for a couple of months, but I only just noticed them.
These giant pipes are for something called a jack-up rig. Here's a nifty video showing how a jack-up rig works for a better visual:
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Downtown New Bedford Then and Now
The development of Downtown New Bedford has happened slowly and steadily. It's not something that happened overnight, but New Bedford has changed quite a bit over the past 10 or so years. Here's a look at then and now.
Gallery Credit: Michael Rock
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