Squantum Naval Air Station at High Tide

Before leaving for the library or market, gather the things you want close at hand and leave a little room in the bag. Tidal water spreads across Squantum's apron and aircraft area, giving the coastal air-station view a particular high-tide condition to notice.

This February 25, 1944 photograph records Naval Air Station Squantum at high tide in Quincy. Water covers the apron and aircraft area beside the station buildings, showing the air base's close relationship with the tidal shore. The photograph comes from the First Naval District's Public Works records of naval shore establishments.

The flooded apron connects aviation facilities with their coastal setting, keeping the tidal shoreline's effects within Squantum's historical air-station record. It can be a practical gift that takes the local view along, with room for a book and the ordinary things needed for an errand.