October
14
history
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Local History: When the Train Ran to Woods Hole

Enterprise Newspaper, Friday, October 6, 1950 Rail Car Again Replaces Trains For Fall Service A rail car is operating again this winter on the Woods Hole branch, shuttling between Woods Hole and Buzzards Bay twice daily to carry out the New Haven Railroad’s announcement last month that “there will be... Continue reading
August
28
history
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A History of Shipwrecks in Buzzards Bay

Buzzards Bay is littered with shipwrecks, though it is impossible be certain of how many ships have been lost in this area of shoals and reefs, dense fog, and strong tides. Some wrecks have survived to be explored by divers, while others have been salvaged. All leave behind stories of... Continue reading
August
18
history
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The More Things Change…

DPW Head Advocates Third Canal Bridge From The Enterprise Newspapers, August 10, 1965 A third bridge over the Cape Cod Canal, long talked of by those caught in summer traffic jams, is now being advocated by the state Department of Public Works. The Army Corps of Engineers has been asked... Continue reading
June
23
Favorite Destinations, Kingman Yacht Center, Safe Boating
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Where to See Fireworks By Boat Around Cape Cod

There’s nothing like watching a fireworks display from the privacy of your own boat. If you’re thinking of catching a show this July 4th holiday make sure that your running lights and radar are working properly; check the condition of your anchor gear and that you have all required safety... Continue reading
March
24
boat usage, boating, Maintenance, Safe Boating, Spring Maintenance
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Your Spring Commissioning Checklist

If you’ll be preparing your own boat for launching this spring, our friends at WaterWay Guide and Boat US have compiled this list of items for your attention. Before You Launch Check the condition of antifouling paint and repaint if necessary. Inspect all hose clamps for rust and replace as necessary. Double clamp fuel... Continue reading
February
6
history, Kingman Yacht Center
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From the Archives: The Steamer Nantucket Goes Aground at Nobska

From The Enterprise January 30, 1909 Steamer Nantucket of the N.B., M. V. & N. (New Bedford, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket) Steamboat Co. went ashore on the westerly side of Nobska point in the dense fog last Saturday morning. A small hole was punched in the forward part of the... Continue reading