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Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina

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“ Our room faced the harbor and was tastefully decorated, a renovation project done last year. ” in 7 reviews

“ When we arrived Cheryl greeted us gladly and called the water taxi for us. ” in 2 reviews

“ Pool table was fun downstairs . ” in 2 reviews

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87 Commercial Wharf

Boston, MA 02110

Atlantic Ave

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About the business.

Welcome to Boston Yacht Haven. A 10-room boutique Inn situated on Commercial Wharf amid and exclusive 100-slip marina and distinguished by award-winning architecture and unique nautical styling. Step out of your room onto a private balcony as you take in the Boston skyline or watch ships float across the harbor. Delight in the peace of the harbor or take a short walk into the city to discover Boston's unique culture, nightlife, and shopping. Located in the Old Wharf District on the waterfront of the North End/Little Italy, you'll be within waking distance to 100+ excellent restaurants. Whether you are visiting Boston for the first time or looking for a nearby 'stay-cation', Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina will surely delight and leave you feeling refreshed. Come enjoy our haven of luxury! Boston Yacht Haven's highest priority is the safety, well-being, and comfort of our guests. Our gust rooms are thoroughly purified and sanitized between each stay to safely and effectively kill 99.9% of all airborne viruses and bacteria. We invite you to relax, unwind, and breathe in the fresh harbor air! …

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I have stayed here for maybe 4,5 times. My favorite little Inn at north end, Boston. Today I see snow. This place has only 11 rooms. Or is it 9? Anyway just small Inn. The staff will go home around 6:00ish. So if you arrive after the hour, there is the way to come in. Only one person stay for the security purpose all night long. (I think) But not staying at the front desk. They do have a complimentary breakfast. They do have an incredible view! And feel little isolated in a great way because this inn on the edge of the bay, but not really isolated physically. I will be staying here if the room is available every time I will come to Boston. I am hesitated to announce this jewel. I almost want to hide. But if you have chance enjoy staying here. If you need attention all the time from the staff, this may not be your place. When the staff is around, they are such a friendly kind staff. I love them.

Boutique hotel on the marina with unparalleled views of the harbor, attentive & friendly staff, recently renovated rooms with most amenities, complementary bottle of wine on arrival & breakfast is included, well appointed Captains Lounge with floor to ceiling glass for optimum harbor views, security guard at the gate, easy 9 min walk to the NE Aquarium & subway. We'll be back! (Limited on-site parking so check in early during busy season.)

Sunrise from the Captains Lounge

My wife treated to night in Boston for my 40th birthday and so happy we chose to stay at the Boston Yacht Haven Inn. It was located so close to the North End, The Pointe, as well as Shopping. The General Manager Mike, and maintenance guy Renea were so great! We had a beautiful room that looked out at the harbor. The inn was decorated so tastefully and had beautiful wooden beams and and furniture. We really enjoyed our experience and will be coming back soon!

This inn not only has the perfect location, but the staff is amazing and accommodating. Room is spacious and clean they provide free breakfast, free biscotti upon arrival. Will definitely be our new go to location.

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We had the most beautiful time here for our wedding anniversary! We decided to splurge and got room 210 and it was an absolute dream, worth every penny for those beautiful views all the way around! The front desk was always so kind and helpful, especially the sweet younger girl. The only con was that the parking situation was weird, but apparently the parking nearby was $30/day anyway which was cheaper than theirs, so not really an issue just something to be aware of. We like to walk, so we loved that it was apart from downtown but still close enough to walk everywhere too. Perfect location, perfect views, perfect room, perfect stay!!!

Boston Yacht Haven is all about quality first. Great rooms, clean common areas & facilities, friendly staff, not to mention the best view of Boston Harbor you can get. The marina is kept remarkably well which is why yachts come from all over to stay. Whatever you are looking for in an an Inn + Marina you will find at BYH

I made a booking with Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina on 1 April through the inn's website. The promotional rate was for a specific room, and the completed booking was for one night in August 2021. The next day I received a call and email from the inn's general manager. The email stated the rate I booked through the hotel website was an error, and I could either pay the hotel 5 times the rate I booked, or they would cancel my reservation. I replied saying that I regretted their booking system had an error, but I would like to keep the booking I paid for at the rate that was agreed to when I booked it. The Yacht Haven Inn's general manager replied back and reiterated that I could give them 5 times what I had already paid (and implied that I should be grateful for even that deal), or he would cancel my hotel reservation if I hadn't paid the additional amount within 24 hours. Needless to say the experience felt like a hustle, and it is not one that I would wish on any guest or customer. Boston has a lot of options for hotels, and I recommend choosing one of the many others the city has to offer. Shouldn't be hard to find a place with better customer service.

We had an excellent stay at the Boston Yacht Haven. The staff, Cheryl and Rick, were extremely hospitable. They make you feel comfortable and welcomed with their friendly and helpful demeanor. Our room was spacious and had all of the comforts of home such as table/chairs, couch, coffee maker, waters, hairdryer, iron/board,etc...The best part about the room is the view of the harbor. Windows are scattered all over to ensure you see all of the sights on the water. You have an even better view when you step out on your giant patio. The patio is HUGE. We loved taking pictures, drinking coffee, and watching the boats go by on it. Staying here was a truly special one of a kind experience and I highly recommend it.

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We've stayed here many times - and will continue to stay here many more times! We typically come in the off season - but would love to spend a night when there is a high traffic of boats coming in and out of the marina, I'm sure it would make the stay that much more pleasurable. The accommodations are unbelievable. On our latest stay, we did not have a ton of activities planned throughout the trip, and I couldn't have been happier to have been stuck on this hotel during the snow/ice storm. It had everything we could have wanted and more. We had a corner room which had phenomenal views a huge bathroom with a large shower, there isn't a bar so we brought a few bottles of wine and snacks, and relaxed in the room/downstairs lobby simply enjoying the amenities of the Inn. The next morning we were a little hung over but the homemade breakfast was a perfect fix. The only thing that I struggle with, is that it is off season and there were zero cars in the parking lot - and they couldn't even assist with parking... It would be nice in the winter when the members are quite as frequent to allow your few guests to park right outside of the hotel, at least a car per room (which I believe there are only 8 of anyways). Regardless, we are looking forward to returning for another enjoyable stay.

A gorgeous Inn overlooking Boston harbor. Our room was great- renovated a few years ago, timber peg wood, high ceilings and huge windows to let the sunlight in. Everyone we encountered who works here were very friendly and helpful. There's complimentary coffee, chips and chocolate. Mini fridge and microwave in the room too. They have a nice continental breakfast with small sandwiches, bread pudding, quiches, fruit, yogurt and different toasts. They don't have a liquor license so there's no bar inside and no room service but Joes is walking distance if you want a drink. The only thing we didn't love is if you want to park in their almost always completely empty parking lot they charge you $45 a night-outrageous.

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Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina

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Welcome to Boston Yacht Haven, a luxurious marina and a boutique inn on Commercial Wharf. Boston Yacht Haven offers mega-yacht accommodations in a 100-slip marina and deluxe guest room accommodations in a unique nautical facility. Come and experience the warm welcome that awaits you as our professional staff eagerly attends to your every need. Discounted fuel is available for our marina guests. The fuel barge will deliver in-slip for large drops. For smaller purchases, Harbor Fuels www.harborfuels.com is just a short ride across the harbor in East Boston.

2024 Rates:

Seasonal rates range from $425/ft to $550/ft.

Transient rates range from $8.75/ft per night to $12.00/ft per night.

On Holidays, please add $2/ft.

Hourly dockage, when available, is $1/ft per hour.

Electric rates range from $50 per day to $300 per day.

Cancellation Policy: Deposit taken in full at time of confirming reservation. Guests wishing to cancel their reservation must do so 14 days prior to the arrival Refunds will be made less a $65.00 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days prior to arrival will forfeit the entire deposit. No credit for early departures or late arrivals.

Check-in: After 1:00 pm

Check out: No later than 11:00 am

Pump out facilities are free and mandatory for extended stays (beyond seven days) or at your holding tank's capacity. Call dock office for pump out.

Car parking conveniently located at Lewis Wharf & Sargent's Wharf, one block from Yacht Haven

There are to be NO events at the Boston Yacht Haven without written approval from BYH.

All major credit cards are accepted.

Slip assignment requests cannot be guaranteed.

Tender dockage is subject to additional dockage charges.

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Boston Yacht Haven

This state of the art 100 slip marina is situated in Boston’s North End Little Italy on historic Commercial Wharf. Only steps away from Quincy market, the New England Aquarium, the Freedom Trail and the City’s downtown, guests can easily walk to Boston’s best shopping, dining and historic venues.

While vessels from near and far float in the waters of Boston’s historic waterfront, the inn beckons with ten well-appointed guests rooms.  Each room offers breathtaking views of Boston Harbor and the City’s skyline.

Welcoming travelers by sea and land, Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina truly is an oasis of splendor and natural beauty for all to enjoy.

Visit Boston Yacht Haven's website for more information, including dockage and service rates.

Stats & Facts

• 6 Megayacht Berths
• Max Length: 400’ (122m)
• Floating docks
• Custom steel/concrete breakwater
• Multi-phase 480-volt power
• Complimentary pump-out 
• Concierge services
• Complimentary WI-FI
• Fuel discounts 
• In-slip fueling
• Captain’s Lounge with pool table
• Fitness Center
• Boutique hotel
• 10 guest rooms
• In-room Complimentary breakfast
• Luxury Beekman products
• Robes & slippers
• Keurig coffee maker
• Electric tea kettle
• Water filling stations
• 42- inch flat-screen TV with Direct TV
• Heated bathroom floors*
• Private balconies*

*available in select rooms  

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More than a marina

Boston Harbor's most complete shipyard and marina. Quality protected dockage, magnificent views of the Boston Skyline, and an abundance of things to see and do.

The Shipyard

Welcome to The Shipyard (hold the "r"), steeped in maritime tradition and founded on the site of a historic shipyard. Explore the businesses, culture, arts, and eclectic food options that call The Shipyard home.

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Scenes from land and sea

Full-service and full of potential. Take in stunning views of the Boston skyline and take advantage of the convenient amenities, all from easy to navigate deep water slips that provide excellent maneuverability for both power and sailboats.

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Meet East Boston

One of Boston's emerging neighborhoods, East Boston – also known as Eastie – is diverse, vibrant, conveniently located with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks to explore. Popular with families and young professionals, it boasts one of the most eclectic food scenes in the city and offers stunning views of the Boston Harbor and city skyline.

An ideal setting for a walk, run, or picnic with friends and family, Piers Park has great views, a fitness and wellness area, plus a playground and access to a community sailing center.

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ICA Watershed

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Constitution Beach

Situated in the Harborview section of East Boston, Constitution Beach is an expansive, crescent-shaped, sandy beach. With water that's warmer than you'd expect, it's a perfect spot to kick back and relax, plus it features a playground, tennis court, and gazebos.

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Historic boston harbor.

Your Harbor Haven: where small town charm meets big city convenience.

Located on historic Long Wharf in Boston Harbor , Boston Waterboat Marina is just steps away from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, Old Ironsides, and countless world class restaurants. You’ll love the charm and spectacular views that our quiet and safe marina has to offer.

family owned for over 150 years

Whether you’re traveling on a vessel that’s 30 feet or 180 feet long, our #1 mission is to provide you with excellent service. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to ensure that your visit is not only pleasant, but also an unforgettable experience.

Located on historic Long Wharf in Boston Harbor , Boston Waterboat Marina is just steps from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, Old Ironsides, and countless world class restaurants.

Charm and spectacular views punctuate this quiet and safe marina. Accommodating vessels from 30 ft. up to 180 ft. long, Boston Waterboat Marina’s #1 mission is service. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff promises your visit to be a very pleasant experience.

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“Best marina in Boston by far. Best location on the water to access the city. Great people and nice place to stay. Definitely coming back!”

“Great Staff! Chris, John, and Jack were wonderful hosts. The location is perfect and the facilities were impeccable! Can’t wait to go back!”

“Awesome spot. Great people! Moorings and Slips. Very cool coffee bar on the dock. Clean, nice restrooms and showers, and laundry. Highly recommend!”

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Constitution Marina Your Boston Harbor Destination

A Community For Boaters, By Boaters.

Family-Owned & Operated For Over 60 Years On Boston Harbor

On your next trip to the historic city of Boston, dock with Constitution Marina. With a location steps from downtown Boston's best attractions and just a 5 minute walk from North End, North Station, and the TD Garden, you'll feel at home in our family-owned marina. Whether you're visiting the U.S.S Constitution, walking the Freedom Trail, or lounging around in our private pool, you'll be part of the family.

Dock your boat overnight, for a weekend, or for a couple of weeks, and enjoy our beautiful facilities, services, and protection against wind and waves.

The best of Boston right off your bow

Constitution Marina is located right on the Freedom Trail in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, just a 5 minute walk from North End, North Station, and the TD Garden. The marina is convenient to water transportation, major highways, Logan Airport and within walking distance of the many great things Boston has to offer.

The USS Constitution Museum , which is right next door, is ranked No. 5 among the 10 best history museums in America. The Constitution Museum and "Old Ironsides" is just a few minute's walk from Constitution Marina. The marina is also just 2.4 miles from Encore Casino Boston Harbor which can be easily reached by dinghy, water taxi, or conventional taxi.

Each summer Constitution Marina is the destination of choice for boaters from around New England and beyond. The marina is host to yacht clubs, sport fishing events, sailboat races, and flotillas of all descriptions, from the International Nonsuch Association to the New York Yacht Club.

The marina staff can help you book a private charter for a group of any size or reserve a dockside bed and breakfast on one of its B&B boats for a unique and reasonably priced, alternative to a hotel.

The marina’s safe and secure location is a perfect place to explore Boston. Spend some time at Constitution Marina, You will be glad you did.

Boaters Choice Award winners consistently received outstanding reviews on Marinas.com.

Constitution Marina is among the top 3% highest rated marinas in the country as reported by Marinas.com

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Prices subject to change without notice.

EVENTS AROUND BOSTON

Each summer we are the destination of choice for boaters from around New England and beyond. See what is going on around Boston…

North Washington Street Bridge Replacement

Construction of the bridge began in August 2018 and will continue through Winter 2024.

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• Ice, Laundry
• Many Restaurants Nearby
• Super Clean Restrooms/Showers
• Swimming Pool, Barbeque Grills
• Medical Facilities within 2 Miles

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They were terrific. Everyone was kind and helpful. The bathrooms were clean and nice. The laundry is great and reasonably priced. The newly renovated pool is terrific! It’s like an extended Marina family. Overall we love it here and will miss our Marina family over the winter!

Excellent as usual. Although we arrived very late, we were met at the slip and helped to tie up. We got our key fob and helpful guidance about restaurants, etc. in the area. This really is a superior facility.

Another great stay. Excellent facilities and their knowledgeable friendly crew keep us coming back. This is THE place to stop when transiting the Boston Harbor area. It’s an easy walk to the North End for the best Italian food and bakery after a cooling dip in the Marina’s pool, so get there early! Enjoy views of Boston and tour historic Charlestown. There is too much to do in one stop which is why we keep returning!

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Peter davidoff, [email protected] owner, sebastian dasilva, [email protected] dockmaster, amy corrigan, [email protected] office manager.

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Bill Bryant

[email protected] assistant dockmaster, andrew arnold, [email protected], maintenance supervisor, spring office hours.

April 12th - May 23rd

Monday – Sunday: 9am – 6pm

Summer Office Hours

May 24th – September 1st

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 8pm

Friday & Saturday: 9am – 9pm

Sunday: 9am – 8pm

Fall Office Hours

September 2nd – October 20th

Winter Office Hours

October 21st - April 11th

Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm

Sunday & Saturday 9am -2pm

28 Constitution Road, Boston MA. 02129

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617-241-9640

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About The Marina

The Marina at Rowes Wharf is located in the heart of the downtown Central Business District, just steps away from the city’s finest attractions.

The Marina is part of the 15-story Rowes Wharf mixed-use development which comprises: the mega-yacht marina, the five-star Boston Harbor Hotel, retail merchants, office suites, private residences and on-site parking.

The Marina offers all the luxuries and amenities associated with the award-winning Rowes Wharf complex while docking you at the center of the area’s most exciting destinations and activities.

Director of Maritime Operations: Paul Larkin – 617.756.6224

Dockhand Phone – 617.590.9470

Radio – VHF channel 9

Where history and modernity meet

Welcome to Charlestown Marina

Located at the shores of beautiful Charlestown, Massachusetts, where our nation’s past, present, and future converge, the state-of-the-art Charlestown Marina offers a safe and comfortable harbor for all, while offering an ideal location from which to explore this amazing region. This award-winning marina is a premier destination on Boston Harbor.

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An Award-Winning Facility

Charlestown Marina was named Large Marina of the Year by Marina Dock Age Magazine for being exceptional in engineering, customer service, environmental initiatives, and more. See what sets us apart when you stay this season.

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Charlestown Navy Yard

As the oldest neighborhood in Boston, you would expect Charlestown to feel infused with history and nostalgia. And while you won’t be disappointed, you might be surprised at just how contemporary it feels, too. After all, Charlestown is one of New England’s most diverse residential neighborhoods, as well as home to the thoroughly modern Charlestown Healthcare Center, part of Massachusetts General Hospital, a renowned teaching facility. And with both the Boston Harborwalk and the Freedom Trail passing directly through Charlestown, there’s no shortage of reminders of the city’s enduring connection to the greater Boston area.

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We are hiring!

Charlestown Marina is looking for dockhands for the 2024 boating season, as well as through the fall and winter. If you have an interest in the boating world and a knack for customer service, this is the job for you! Contact us to learn more and submit your application.

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Discover Massachusetts by boat. The Bay State is endowed with an amazing 1500 miles of shoreline, including huge bays, and myriad coves. Charter a Boston yacht rental to experience this city from its proper oceanic vantage. Rent a boat in Boston, charter a yacht in Cape Ann to the North or rent a boat in Cape Cod to the South. Visit quaint and historic villages, revolutionary and civil war forts, and beautiful old lighthouses. Rent a Boston boat charter out into the beautiful, island studded Boston harbor. See the sandy bluffs of Cape Cod by boat. Rent a boat in Cape Ann to see North Shore’s rocky coast, with the historic villages of Rockport and Gloucester. For real luxury, charter a yacht to Martha’s Vineyard Island and avoid the crowded ferry. You may rent a fishing boat in Massachusetts simply to spend a day on the water with friends. Hire a boat in Boston to enjoy a picnic out on the beautiful, island dotted harbor. Wherever you charter a boat in Massachusetts, you will enjoy this authentic New England tradition.

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Let us be your captained charter boat guide. We have select collection of pleasure boats, party boats, fishing boats, power boats, and sailboats. Sail around Boston harbor, take motor boat cruise on Cape Cod, charter a fishing boat in Rockport, relax with your friends and loved ones, or, host your group on a party boat. Tired of crowds or waiting in line? Then, hire a private captained charter or speed boat to Martha’s Vineyard.

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The beginning of the end nationwide manhunt for Massachusetts fugitive rape suspect Stephen Paul Gale happened at a marina in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles.

That's where Gale was found, sources tell 5 Investigates, aboard a massive luxury boat named The Dior anchored at Seacoast Yachts when police closed in.

Police believe Gale suspected he was being watched when he got in his car on Aug. 8 and fled, taking police on an hour-and-a-half-long chase captured by news cameras that ended with his arrest outside the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

The nationwide hunt for Gale started last year after forensic genetic genealogy identified him as the man who raped two women working at a Hit or Miss retail store in Framingham in 1989. The Middlesex County District Attorney announced he was indicted on the rape and kidnapping charges in May.

The case reopened after a public plea from the two survivors for justice.

Gale's past includes running afoul of the law decades ago in Los Angeles — one charge going back to 1984, when Gale stole more than $31,000 from another man. After several years on the run and a stint in federal prison on a different charge, he finally pled guilty to the 1984 LA theft in 1991. But there is no record in the courts of his ever appearing before another judge for sentencing, suggesting that case is still open.

Then, in a separate case, he was charged in Los Angeles in 1996 with forging checks worth about $15,000. That case also appears to be open.

Video below: How Gale was finally captured in California

Secret Los Angeles life of man dubbed the ‘Boston Strip Mall Rapist’

P olice say the secret life of an alleged serial rapist known as the “Boston Strip Mall Rapist,” who spent more than three decades on the run, started to unravel when he was spotted on a yacht in Los Angeles earlier this year.  

Stephen Paul Gale , 71, who realized he was being watched, attempted to flee, leading officers with the Los Angeles Police Department on a 90-minute pursuit that ultimately ended with his arrest.  

Authorities from Los Angeles and Boston were seen in Wilmington serving a search warrant on a large yacht named Dior in the marina, which was reportedly owned by Gale.  

The 71-year-old had been identified and charged in connection with the kidnapping, armed robbery and rape of two women in a Framingham, Mass. store in 1989.  

Authorities with the United States Marshals Service  publicly named Gale as the suspect  in May of this year.   

“He sexually assaulted both women while holding the gun to their heads,” Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan told the WFXT Boston 25 News at the time.  

Evidence left behind at the scene led to the creation of a DNA profile in 2001, though there were no positive matches to the profile in law enforcement databases. It wasn’t until later, when investigators used forensic genetic genealogy, that Gale was identified as the suspected rapist. 

The 71-year-old is also wanted for questioning in a series of similar violent sexual assaults in the greater Boston area between 1989 and 1990, the U.S. Marshals Service said.   

He is believed to have lived in several different states, including in  Las Vegas , Nevada, using different aliases that included Stephen Pisarcik, John Rossi and Paul Costa.   

“Are you kidding me,” Don Smollett, a resident of the same marina, said when he learned about Gale’s history. “Well, I’ve talked to him. I don’t know a lot about him, but I’ve talked to him many, many times. He’s been here. He remodeled that boat. He brought it here.”  

Gale reportedly told some people that he was connected to the famous fashion company his yacht was named after.  

“According to the guy that was working on the boat, he said he was involved in Dior, perfume or [something],” Smollett told KTLA.  

Authorities say that the 71-year-old has been known to embezzle money from people and has a criminal record in Southern California going back to 1984. There are also reports that he may have previously had connections with organized crime.

The longtime fugitive, who is being held on $2 million bail, appeared in a Los Angeles court today on a decades-old check-forging case in L.A. County.  

It is unknown when authorities plan to extradite Gale to the Boston area.  

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A yacht being refueled at a Wildwood marina on Thursday afternoon was heavily damaged in a blaze witnesses say was caused by an explosion.

The fire broke out on a 40-foot yacht at the Schooner Island Marina, according to on-scene reports. It remains under investigation, first responders said.

An eyewitness said the yacht was refueling at the time the fire started. The McKee Group, a Pennsylvania-based developer that owns the marina, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Billowing clouds of smoke were still visible around 2 p.m. as police and fire officials responded to the incident. According to local police at the scene, New Jersey State Police are handling the investigation.

Schooner Island Marina, where visitors can find restaurants and fishing excursions, was filled with patrons watching from afar Thursday afternoon.

A 40-foot yacht was damaged in a fire that happened while it was being refueled at the Schooner Island Marina in Wildwood, according to on-scene reports. Photo courtesy of Karen Lynn Photography Karen Lynn Photography

Susquehanna Avenue was blocked off near the marina, detouring traffic around emergency fire trucks and ambulances. Firehoses snaked through the marina’s parking lot, creating an obstacle for bystanders.

The scent of gasoline could be detected throughout the marina.

Paul Daiber, who stores his boat at the marina, was fishing at the end of the deck opposite from where the yacht that caught fire was moored.

In 25 years of keeping his vessel there, this was the first time he’s witnessed a boat explosion.

“It’s scary,” Daiber, 56, said while sitting on a truck hatch about 200 yards from the emergency scene.

A firefighter walks toward the Schooner Island Marina in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, after a 40-foot boat moored there caught fire. Eric Conklin

Daiber described the explosion as a powerful thud and turned around to see the boat on fire. Debris from the vessel were sent into the air and onto nearby docks, Daiber said.

Meanwhile, bystanders raced to find fire extinguishers. Once firefighters arrived, crews tried dousing the blaze that turned into an inferno that could be seen from across the marina, he said.

Blocks away, beach goers snapped photos of plumes that towered into the sky and were pushed by winds.

Plumes of smoke from a boat fire at a Wildwood, New Jersey, marina appear above the marshlands on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Eric Conklin

“It just progressively got worse and worse until it erupted in flames,” Daiber said.

No further information from officials has been released at this time.

The detoured road was reopened to traffic around 5 p.m. Thursday, Wildwood police said.

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Fugitive rape suspect found on luxury boat in Wilmington before leading police on chase through LA

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A fugitive rape suspect from Massachusetts was reportedly found on a massive luxury boat on a marina in Wilmington before he led police on a chase through Los Angeles.

Stephen Paul Gale, 71, was wanted in connection with the 1989 rapes of two women near Boston.

According to WCVB-TV , sources said Gale was found aboard a yacht named The Dior anchored at Seacoast Yachts when police closed in on Aug. 8.

Police believe Gale suspected he was being watched when he got in his SUV and took off, leading police on a lengthy chase. He was taken into custody near the UCLA medical area.

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According to WCVB-TV, once Gale was in custody, police discovered he had mutilated his own fingertips in an effort to evade authorities.

On Tuesday evening, AIR7 captured exclusive aerial footage of police as they searched the vessel. At least one of the officers involved in the search is from Massachusetts.

Meanwhile, Eyewitness News was the only TV station inside an L.A. courtroom where Gale was brought in on a gurney to face check-forging charges from the '90s. His lawyers asked to delay his arraignment while matters in Boston proceed, asking for no bail. The judge denied the request.

"Because of the very serious nature of those charges, including extreme cases of violence, including rape, robbery and kidnapping, at this time, I'm going to set bail in the amount of $2 million," the judge said.

Gale allegedly robbed a store in Framingham, located about 20 miles west of Boston, just two days after Christmas in 1989 and sexually assaulted two female employees while holding a gun to their heads. Through DNA testing, investigators were able to positively identify Gale as the suspect.

Information about Gale was distributed nationwide, according to authorities, and a $5,000 reward was offered for tips that would lead to his arrest.

Investigators also said he once had ties to organized crime.

Gale's attorneys told Eyewitness News the 71-year-old recently underwent heart surgery and isn't doing well.

"I have not heard of anybody, any crime, any problems he's had in almost 40 years," said attorney Sammy Weiss.

Gale is due back in court on October 9.

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Luxury yacht sinks off Sicily, leaving U.K. tech magnate Mike Lynch, 2 Americans among those missing

By Anna Matranga

Updated on: August 20, 2024 / 7:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Rome  — Six people, including two U.S. nationals, a British technology entrepreneur and one of his daughters, were still missing Tuesday after a large luxury sailing yacht sank off the coast of the southern Italian island of Sicily during a violent storm. The 184-foot Bayesian had been anchored about half a mile off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, with 22 people on board — 10 crew members and 12 passengers.

The vessel sank at about 5 a.m. local time (11 p.m. Eastern, Sunday) after being hit by a possible waterspout spawned by the storm. Italian media said the winds snapped the boat's single mast, unbalancing the vessel and causing it to capsize.

Fifteen of those on board managed to escape the yacht and were rescued by a Dutch-flagged vessel that was anchored in the immediate vicinity. They were brought ashore by Italian Coast Guard and firefighters.

One body — an unidentified male — was recovered, but six people remained missing, including British software magnate Mike Lynch, once described as Britain's Bill Gates. 

Lynch was acquitted in June of fraud charges in the U.S. that could have landed him with a decades-long prison sentence. In an unusual twist, Lynch's co-defendant in that fraud case, who was also acquitted, died Saturday after being hit by a car while out jogging in England.

Lynch's teenage daughter Hannah was also among those missing, along with Lynch's American lawyer Chris Morvillo, a former assistant district attorney in New York, and his wife Neda. British banker Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, was also still missing Tuesday.

Among the survivors was a 1-year-old British girl who was being treated at a nearby hospital along with her parents. They were doing well, according to Italian media.

"For two seconds I lost my child to the sea, then I immediately was able to grab her again in the fury of the waves," the girl's mother, identified only as Charlotte, was quoted as saying by Italy's ANSA news agency. "I held on to her tightly in the stormy sea. Many were screaming. Luckily the life raft opened up and 11 of us managed to get aboard."

"It was terrible," she told ANSA. "In just a few minutes the boat was hit by a very strong wind, and sunk soon thereafter."

Karsten Borner, the captain of the Dutch vessel that came to the rescue, told ANSA he had been anchored near the Bayesian.

"When the storm was over we noticed that the ship behind us was gone, and then we saw a red flare, so my first mate and I went to the position and we found this life raft drifting, and in the life raft was also a little baby and the wife of the owner."

Recovery efforts were back underway Tuesday, with speedboats, helicopters and divers continuing to search for the missing — as well as for answers, as to how a state-of-the-art superyacht could disappear in a flash. 

According to Italian media, Fire Brigade divers reached the boat and saw bodies trapped inside some of the cabins, but they had been unable to recover any of the victims from inside the vessel by Tuesday, due to obstructions. The Bayesian appeared to have sunk in an area with a depth of about 160 feet.

Witnesses said the boat sank quickly. 

"I was at home when the tornado hit," fisherman Pietro Asciutto told a local news outlet. "I immediately closed all the windows. Then I saw the boat, it had only one mast, it was very large. I suddenly saw it sink... The boat was still floating, then suddenly it disappeared. I saw it sink with my own eyes."

The director-general of Sicily's civil protection agency, Salvatore Cocina, confirmed to CBS News partner BBC News  that three of the six people still missing Monday were British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, whose company Autonomy Corporation PLC was acquired in 2011 by HP ; one of his daughters, Hannah Lynch, who is believed to be 18; and the boat's chef, Ricardo Thomas.

CBS News has seen corporate documentation showing a company called Revtom, solely owned by Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, who was among those rescued from the accident, as the owner of the yacht that capsized off Sicily. 

While the yacht was a privately owned pleasure boat, the waters around the island have claimed many lives over the last decade.

Dozens of migrants have died attempting to reach Sicily and smaller Italian islands in the region. Sicily sits only about 100 miles from the east coast of Tunisia in north Africa, and the Mediterranean crossing has been a frequent site of both nautical rescues and disasters as smugglers routinely send small boats overloaded with desperate people into the sea.

Alex Sundby , Joanne Stocker and Chris Livesay contributed to this report.

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What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

PORTICELLO, Sicily — Specialist cave divers working in 12-minute underwater shifts were searching Tuesday for six missing passengers and crew, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, believed to be in the submerged wreck of a luxury yacht that was slammed by a powerful storm and swiftly sank off Sicily.

The sleek yacht, named the Bayesian, was carrying a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers when it suddenly sank near the Mediterranean island that is part of Italy at about 4 a.m. on Monday. One body has been recovered and 15 people survived.

Fire rescue officials have said the six believed to remain in the sailboat's hull will be considered missing until they are located in the wreckage.

Here's what we know so far about the sinking and those who were on board.

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What happened?

Italian civil protection officials believe a sudden and fierce storm that battered the coast of Sicily in the early hours of Monday whipped up a waterspout in the exact spot where the 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian was moored.

Karsten Borner, the captain of another yacht moored nearby, said he saw the Bayesian during the storm but when the wild weather passed it was gone and he saw only a red flare lighting the night sky, the Italian news agency ANSA and the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported.

Borner and one of his crew boarded their tender and found a lifeboat carrying 15 people, some of them injured. They took them aboard their yacht and alerted the coast guard.

Rescue authorities said the wreck was resting at a depth of 50 meters (163 feet) about a half mile offshore of the picturesque fishing village of Porticello.

Who was on board?

Among the missing is 59-year-old tech tycoon Mike Lynch, sometimes described as the British Bill Gates. Lynch was acquitted in June of all charges in a US fraud trial linked to the $11 billion sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011.

Lynch still faced a potentially huge bill stemming from a civil case in London that HP mostly won during 2022. Damages haven’t been determined in that case, but HP is seeking $4 billion. Lynch made more than $800 million from the Autonomy sale.

A Cambridge-educated mathematician, Lynch made his name running Autonomy, which made a search engine that could pore through emails and other internal business documents to help companies find vital information more quickly.

Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter Hannah was reportedly among the missing. His wife, Angela Bacares, and 14 other people survived.

Among others still missing Tuesday, according to the civil protection agency, were one of Lynch’s US lawyers, Christopher Morvillo of Clifford Chance, and Morvillo’s wife, Neda. Morvillo was regarded as an elite defense lawyer and was also a federal prosecutor in New York after 9/11.

Also missing was Jonathan Bloomer, the non-executive chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife, Judy. He is the former head of the Autonomy audit committee and testified for the defense at Lynch’s trial.

Bloomer was also chair of the Hiscox Group, an insurer that does business on the Lloyd’s of London market.

“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event,” Hiscox CEO Aki Hussain said in a statement.

Among the survivors was Charlotte Golunski, who said she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to grab her and hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, ANSA reported. The father, identified by ANSA as James Emslie, also survived.

The Dutch foreign ministry said a Dutch man survived. The ministry, citing privacy, did not release his identity.

One body was recovered on Monday, identified as the on-board chef.

What is the Bayesian?

The Bayesian was a luxury yacht built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Nav. It was known for its single 75-meter (246-feet) aluminum mast — one of the world’s tallest. Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week.

Its registered owner is listed as Revtom Ltd., based on the Isle of Man, according to online maritime database Equasis. Lynch’s wife is listed as Revtom’s sole owner, according to corporate registration documents from the Isle of Man.

The yacht's name is an apparent reference to “Bayesian inference,” one of the two main approaches to statistical machine learning and the one that was used by Autonomy.

What is a waterspout?

Waterspouts are tornadoes that form over water and can happen when a storm moves across warm water.

According to the US National Ocean Service, there are two types of waterspouts — fair-weather and tornadic.

Tornadic waterspouts “have the same characteristics as a land tornado. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning,” the service says on its website.

While scientists haven't attributed the specific event to climate change, average monthly surface temperatures have been at record highs for months. Hotter air can hold more moisture, making heavier storms more likely.

Sicily has been baking under intense heat this summer, and the United Nations’ panel of climate change experts notes the Mediterranean Sea is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with warming rates roughly 20 percent higher than the global average.

How rare is it for a huge sailboat like this to capsize?

Experts say it is extraordinarily rare for a luxury sailboat of this size to capsize due to weather events.

“This just doesn’t happen. You know, boats sink because things like keels fall off, or they run aground and breach the hull ... whereas just from a weather angle, a boat that big being pushed over on its side is absolutely extraordinary,” said Skip Novak, a lifelong sailor who has taken part in multiple round the world yacht races and written books about sailing.

Novak said he believed that strong gusts likely pushed the yacht over 90 degrees to its side, and the vessel did not recover because of the weight of the huge mast and because it was anchored. He suggested that internal doors were likely not closed, and water quickly poured in to sink the vessel.

“When you’re at anchor, even if it’s blowing with a storm in the Mediterranean, you rarely shut the whole boat down because nobody expects something like this to happen," Novak told The Associated Press. “So if the boat wasn’t completely watertight at the deck, you’d have flooding going in. It would take a couple minutes and that would be it."

What happens next?

As the search for the missing continues, authorities already have begun trying to piece together exactly what happened.

Prosecutors from the Sicilian town of Termini Imerese have opened an investigation, as is normal in such events even when no suspects are identified. To date, they have not commented publicly.

The British Marine Accident Investigation Branch said four of its inspectors were being deployed to Palermo.

Corder reported from The Hague, Netherlands. Associated Press writer Sylvia Hui in London contributed to this report.