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Cape Cod History

February
6
history, Kingman Yacht Center
Comments Off on From the Archives: The Steamer Nantucket Goes Aground at Nobska

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
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

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