GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Ship Island Excursions is back for its 98th year, offering passenger service to West Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts. It’s a journey across the Mississippi Sound ...

Departures from Gulfport are at 9 a.m. and noon. The ride to Ship Island takes about an hour; the boat also sells refreshments, and gear can be rented on the beach. For additional information on ...

SHIP ISLAND, Thursday, Jan. 9 ... preparations were made to enter Mississippi Sound, Leaving the Massachusetts to go forward with the hulks to their destination. Commander SMITH transferred ...