Bass Rocks

Bass Rocks is a cliff in Essex, Massachusetts and has an elevation of 39 feet. Bass Rocks is situated nearby to the hamlet East Gloucester, as well as near Five Pound Island.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cape Ann Museum and Our Lady of Good Voyage Church.

Cape Ann Museum

Museum

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Cape Ann Museum is an art and historical museum located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection and programming focuses on the artists and art colonies of Cape Ann, including the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Folly Cove Designers.

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

Church

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Our Lady of Good Voyage Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 136-144 Prospect Street and 2-4 Taylor Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The first church on the site was built in 1892 to serve a large Portuguese immigrant population that came to Gloucester to work in the fishery.

Sargent House Museum

Museum

The Sargent House Museum is a historic house museum located at 49 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The museum is open on weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, and offers guided tours of the historic home, a small gift shop, and rotating exhibits in its exhibit space. Sargent House Museum is situated 1½ miles west of Bass Rocks.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gloucester and Central Gloucester Historic District.

Gloucester

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Gloucester is a city in Massachusetts. One of the country's oldest settlements, established in 1623, it serves as America's oldest seaport. Although the sea is contributing less to the city's economy, Gloucester is still a true New England fishing center as immortalized in the movie The Perfect Storm.