Green Jacket Shoal, Providence
Facts and practical information
Green Jacket Shoal is a 33-acre shoal and ship graveyard in Providence River, between the cities of East Providence and Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It contains a large amount of debris from a century of abandoned and wrecked ships, destroyed docks, pilings, and other remnants of the area's industrial past. India Point, on the Providence side, was the city's first port, which remained active from 1680 until the Great Depression in the early 20th century. Bold Point, on the East Providence side, was home to a dry dock and other maritime businesses. ()
Providence
Green Jacket Shoal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, Pierce Memorial Field, Metacomet Country Club, Iway.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Green Jacket Shoal?
How to get to Green Jacket Shoal by public transport?
Bus
- Eddy and Borden • Lines: 3, 3A, 3B (17 min walk)
- Dorrance and Pine • Lines: 1, 3, 3A, 3B, 62 (26 min walk)
Train
- Providence (36 min walk)