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
January
9
Favorite Destinations, history, Kingman Yacht Center
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Where Does the Name “Cataumet” Come From?

If you’ve ever wondered how Cataumet got its name, the answer goes way back—long before Bourne was a town, or even Massachusetts was a colony. The name Cataumet comes from the Wampanoag (Algonquian) language, spoken by the Native people who lived here for centuries. Historians don’t agree on every detail,... Continue reading
August
21
history, Kingman Yacht Center, marina
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Hurricane Carol, 71 Years Ago. August 31, 1954

Former Kingman Marina owner Thomas “Todd” Kingman once recounted his memories of living through the epic hurricane Carol as a young man at the boatyard. His chilling recollections are excerpted below. “Hurricane Carol hit Cape Cod with 155 mph+ winds. Our anemometer blew away when a gust stuck the needle... Continue reading
June
12
history
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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