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Shipwrecks of Cape Cod: Stories of Tragedy & Triumph
August 19, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cape Cod’s outer beach has always been known for its shipwrecks. Between 1626 and the mid-20th century, this solitary 40-mile stretch of beach and sandbars saw the demise of over 3,000 vessels. It’s been said that if all the wrecks were raised, one could walk from Provincetown to Chatham without getting his or her feet wet. Join Cape Cod historian Don Wilding, author of the newly released book, “Shipwrecks of Cape Cod: Stories of Tragedy & Triumph,” for a look back at some of these disasters, such as the Jason in 1893, the Monomoy Disaster of 1902, and the Castagna in 1914, as well as the heroism of the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
Where to find the lecture:
Time: 7:00 pm EHS YouTube Channel
Available on the Website: https://www.easthamhistoricalsociety.org/
