Blynman (Cut) Bridge (Gloucester, Massachusetts)

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The Blynman Bridge, or the "Cut Bridge" is named for Reverend Blynman, the political and religious leader of the time. Rev. Blynman supervised the cutting of the first canal at the harbor end of the Annisquam River. The first bridge was built on this location so that fishing boats would have a safer passage home if they fished north of Gloucester. Now it is the source of long delays to summertime motorists who must wait for boat traffic to pass under the draw bridge. Annisquam is the Indian word for "river with two mouths."

Second busiest drawbridge on the eastern seaboard.
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Coordinates:   42°36'35"N   70°40'23"W

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  • The currents absolutely rip through there when the tide is coming in or out. I don't recommend kayaking unless you time it so the current works with you well. Also, if you get caught in the cut with boat traffic, it can be a nightmare.
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