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A Monumental Disaster

The Cape Cod Railroad was established in 1846, bringing passengers from the South Shore to Falmouth and Hyannis. The Monument Beach railroad station was built to service the Falmouth line in 1875, joining two other stations to become known as the “Old Colony Railroad.” This railroad was used by prominent... Continue reading

June

Scott Zeien

history, Kingman Yacht Center

Shipbuilding on Red Brook Harbor During the Way of 1812

During the War of 1812 Red Brook Harbor, then known as Pocasset Harbor, was the site of significant shipbuilding activity, particularly for smaller vessels that could navigate coastal waters. These ships were valuable for coastal defense, commerce, and in some cases, privateering (government-sanctioned private ships that could capture enemy merchant... Continue reading

April

Scott Zeien

history, Kingman Yacht Center

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Yes, There Was a Hotel on Bassetts Island

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bassetts Island served as a popular summer resort destination. During this period, it featured a hotel called the Bassetts Island House which attracted vacationers looking to enjoy the coastal New England environment and relief from summer heat in the days before air... Continue reading

January

Scott Zeien

boat usage, buying a boat, Legal Stuff, Safe Boating

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Boater Education is Now Law in Massachusetts

It is now law that boat operators in MA obtain a boater safety certificate by passing a boater safety test. The certificate must be present on the boat being operated. The new legislation provides exemptions for merchant mariners, qualifies members of the armed forces, or students of a secondary or... Continue reading

November

Scott Zeien

history

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Why You Always Enter A Plane From the Left

By Grant Piper 10/13/24 When people scan their boarding passes and wait in the queue to get onto a commercial plane they usually aren’t thinking about the logistics of such a mundane sequence. As people shuffle down the jetway and onto their flight, they are thinking about how they’re going... Continue reading

July

Scott Zeien

history, Kingman Yacht Center

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The Deadliest Shipwreck in History

The deadliest shipwreck in history cost more lives than the wrecks of the Titanic and Lusitania combined. The ship was the MV Wilhelm Gustloff, a German ocean liner that sank on January 30, 1945, after being struck by torpedoes from a Soviet submarine. The sinking claimed 9,000 lives. The MV... Continue reading

February

Scott Zeien

Favorite Destinations, history

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Shark Attack in Buzzards Bay?

Shark mania has taken hold on Cape Cod. Each year we hear more and more reports of shark sightings on the Outer Cape beaches. It's a sensational story that the public just can't get enough of. But a shark attack in Buzzards Bay? It has happened. In fact, the only... Continue reading

February

Scott Zeien

boat shopping, Kingman Yacht Center, Product Spotlight

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Our Top 5 Boating Gadgets for Summer 2024

With help from our friends at Boating Magazine, we’ve chosen our top 5 boating gadgets for this summer’s boating. The Magma Cabo Gas Grill. Don’t have a grill on board but want to fire up some meats and veggies? Check out the portable Magma Cabo gas grill. If your boat... Continue reading

December

Scott Zeien

history, Kingman Yacht Center

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Ghosts, Drownings and U-Boats: Stories of the Cape Cod Canal

Many of us cross the Cape Cod Canal regularly. Many of us boat and fish its waters as part of our Cape experiences. So we were very interested to run across some little-known stories from the histories of the Canal and its bridges. We thought you’d enjoy them too. A... Continue reading

October

Scott Zeien

history

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A Ghost Ship Tale for Halloween Week

There is some skepticism as to whether Ourang Medan actually existed, but its legend is well known. Around 1948, Morse code distress signals were picked up by several ships off the coast of Indonesia. The vessel in distress was a Dutch freighter called Ourang Medan, a Malay name meaning “Man from Medan.... Continue reading

Kingman Blog

A Monumental Disaster

Shipbuilding on Red Brook Harbor During the Way of 1812

Yes, There Was a Hotel on Bassetts Island

Boater Education is Now Law in Massachusetts

Why You Always Enter A Plane From the Left

The Deadliest Shipwreck in History

Shark Attack in Buzzards Bay?

Our Top 5 Boating Gadgets for Summer 2024

Ghosts, Drownings and U-Boats: Stories of the Cape Cod Canal

A Ghost Ship Tale for Halloween Week

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