| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod Canal Timothy T. Orwig for Historic New England, 2013 Cape Cod was known as a ship's graveyard but the Cape Cod Canal, proposed in 1776 and built in 1914 became a vital shipping link and a marvel of engineering. For centuries, the shoals and high winds around Cape Cod turned its waters into a ships' graveyard. In 1623, Miles Standish proposed a shorter, safer passage by building a canal linking Cape Cod Bay with Buzzards Bay, and in 1776, George Washington ordered the first of many surveys. All attempts failed until 1914, when the Cape Cod Canal opened as a private toll canal. The widest sea-level canal in the world, the Cape Cod Canal continues to be an engineering marvel, a vital shipping link, and a summer destination. These rare images from the Nina Heald Webber Collection at Historic New England survey the canal's development from unsuccessful building efforts in the 1800s, through its 1909-1914 construction, and subsequent improvements in the 1930s. |
| cape cod canal history: The Cape Cod Canal Robert H. Farson, 1977 |
| cape cod canal history: The Cape Cod Canal: Breaking Through the Bared and Bended Arm J. North Conway, 2008-03-01 The history of Cape Cod including the creation of the iconic New England landmark, The Cape Cod Canal. The cradle of New England's shipping doubled as its casket, earning the sailing route around Cape Cod the nickname of graveyard of the Atlantic. J. North Conway plunges into the character of Cape Cod, from its discovery to its chowder, and of the man who managed to cut a path through it. |
| cape cod canal history: Military History of Cape Cod Canal Capt Gerald Butler, 2002-06 During World War II, with Allied merchant and navy ships under the threat of German U-boats, the eastern seaboard was on high alert. The Cape Cod Canal, a vital waterway for commercial and military traffic, underwent a period of strict control, occupation, and defense. This pictorial history documents the activity during that time and the extensive array of weaponry and manpower brought to bear in coastal defense. In The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal, the abandoned foundations at Sagamore Hill and throughout most of Buzzards Bay are explored, as well as the weapons, devices, and personnel assigned to ensure the canal's integrity throughout the war. Although the responsibilities of the U.S. Army's Coast Artillery are a focal point, the actions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the air arms of all the military services during World War II are also included. The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal documents the mishaps, collisions, and war-damaged ships in and near the canal, as well as the joint military protection forces and plans in effect during World War II. |
| cape cod canal history: Head Above Water Jack Conway, 2005-10-01 The building of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914 was one of Americas engineering marvels. New York financier August Belmont, Jr., undertook the building of the canal, financing the construction with much of his own money. Millions of tourists visit the Cape Cod Canal today. A New England landmark, few know who built it and the struggle it took. Herein lies the true, entertaining, and enlightening story of August Belmont, Jr., and the building of the Cape Cod Canal. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod: Its People and Their History Henry Crocker Kittredge, 1968 |
| cape cod canal history: The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal Gerald Butler, 2002 During World War II, with Allied merchant and navy ships under the threat of German U-boats, the eastern seaboard was on high alert. The Cape Cod Canal, a vital waterway for commercial and military traffic, underwent a period of strict control, occupation, and defense. This pictorial history documents the activity during that time and the extensive array of weaponry and manpower brought to bear in coastal defense. In The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal, the abandoned foundations at Sagamore Hill and throughout most of Buzzards Bay are explored, as well as the weapons, devices, and personnel assigned to ensure the canal's integrity throughout the war. Although the responsibilities of the U.S. Army's Coast Artillery are a focal point, the actions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the air arms of all the military services during World War II are also included. The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal documents the mishaps, collisions, and war-damaged ships in and near the canal, as well as the joint military protection forces and plans in effect during World War II. |
| cape cod canal history: Geologic History of Cape Cod, Massachusetts Geological Survey (U.S.), 1976 |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod Robert Finch, 1993 Spine title reads: Cape Cod National Seashore. On cover: Official National Park Handbook. Describes the cultural and natural history of Cape Cod. Examines the land, the sea, and recent transformations in the peninsula. Provides a concise travel guide and reference materials. |
| cape cod canal history: The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal Capt. Gerald Butler, 2002-06-12 During World War II, with Allied merchant and navy ships under the threat of German U-boats, the eastern seaboard was on high alert. The Cape Cod Canal, a vital waterway for commercial and military traffic, underwent a period of strict control, occupation, and defense. This pictorial history documents the activity during that time and the extensive array of weaponry and manpower brought to bear in coastal defense. In The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal, the abandoned foundations at Sagamore Hill and throughout most of Buzzards Bay are explored, as well as the weapons, devices, and personnel assigned to ensure the canal's integrity throughout the war. Although the responsibilities of the U.S. Army's Coast Artillery are a focal point, the actions of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the air arms of all the military services during World War II are also included. The Military History of the Cape Cod Canal documents the mishaps, collisions, and war-damaged ships in and near the canal, as well as the joint military protection forces and plans in effect during World War II. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod Canal. Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting Report of Proceedings to Date in Determining Value and Advisability of Purchase of the Cape Cod Canal, Connecting Buzzards Bay and Capecod Bay, Mass United States War Dept, 2015-12-04 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod and Its Canal Jacob William Miller, 1914 |
| cape cod canal history: Fishing the Cape Cod Canal D. J. Muller, 2017-05-01 Some of the best surfcasting in the world happens not on a beach, but along the banks of the uniquely positioned Cape Cod Canal. Seven miles long and 480 feet wide, the Cape Cod Canal, connecting Buzzards Bay to the south and west and Cape Cod Bay to the north and east, offers the striped bass fisherman unparalleled opportunities--a fishery unlike any to be found, on any coast. The paths to successful fishing in this unique environment are fully explained in FISHING THE CAPE COD CANAL. |
| cape cod canal history: Population and Resources of Cape Cod Massachusetts. Department of Labor and Industries, 1922 |
| cape cod canal history: The Outermost House Henry Beston, 1928 Long recognized as a classic of American nature writing. This chronicle of a solitary year spent on a Cape Cod beach was written in longhand at the kitchen table, in a little room overlooking the North Atlantic and the dunes. In 1964, the Cape Cod house was officially proclaimed a National Literary Landmark. In 1978, a massive winter storm swept it off its foundation and out to sea. |
| cape cod canal history: Historic Restaurants of Cape Code Christopher Setterlund, 2021-01-18 A guide to the storied Massachusetts eateries that have left an indelible mark on their customers. Author Christopher Setterlund details the history of the iconic establishments of the Cape, still fresh in the memories of patrons, complete with famous recipes. Bill and Thelma’s was hugely popular with students from the 1950s to the 1970s, often packed with locals after sporting events and dances. Starbuck’s Restaurant in Hyannis featured the Chief Justice Warren Burger Burger and the Larry Bird Burger on its menu and boasted of the soup du jour, “We don't know what it is, but we have it every day.” Opinions differ on how the Reno Diner actually got its name, whether from a broken sign or a local appliance company. This fun collection is sure to arouse some fond memories of these old eateries, and perhaps a little hunger too. “Forty chapters—one each for 39 restaurants and another for some recipes—make for a delicious and nostalgic read.” —Barnstable Patriot |
| cape cod canal history: The Industrial Canal and Inner Harbor of New Orleans Thomas Ewing Dabney, 1921 |
| cape cod canal history: Drives of a Lifetime National Geographic, 2014-10-08 National Geographic presents the great outdoors through the world’s best auto trips, for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Pack your suitcase, load up the car, and head for the open road! This lavishly illustrated, hardcover travel planner and gift book gives you every bit of information you'll need to navigate 400 amazing driving routes in some of the world's most fascinating locales. This practical travel planner provides specific, in-depth descriptions of the sights each drive offers. A clear, detailed, easy-to-read map of each route. Useful information on the best time to travel. And insider tips to help you get the most out of every fabulous trip. Abundant sidebars call your attention to standout sights along the drive or entertaining background information on the region and its culture. While handy indeed as a planner, Drives of a Lifetime doubles as a full-color gift book with more than 200 dazzling, large-format photos and crisp, evocative text that will enchant armchair travelers. The book immerses you in the unique appeal and beauty of hundreds of inviting locales. Sample entries include the road to the spectacular ancient ruins in and around Angkor Wat in Cambodia; the Natchez Trace Parkway, along an ancient Native American trail through Mississippi; the scenic old coastal route from Dublin to Wexford in Ireland; an off-road dune drive in Dubai; the famous ocean views along the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada; the Winelands Route through South Africa's Western Cape; a drive among the incredible land formations in South Dakota's Badlands; and an archaeological tour through Syria. In addition, you'll find several fun Top Ten lists: skyscraping drives, Mediterranean island roads, African wildlife excursions, and more. Chapters organized by theme include Ultimate Road Trips, featuring famous drives such as Highway One down the California coast; Over Hill and Mountains; By Sea and Shore; The Road Less Traveled, highlighting unpaved an |
| cape cod canal history: Recreational Boating Guide United States. Coast Guard, 1960 |
| cape cod canal history: It Happened on Cape Cod Shawnie M. Kelley, 2006 Chapters: International Association of Athletics Federations, U.s. Track |
| cape cod canal history: Fishing New England Gene Bourque, Joanne Briana-Gartner, 2001-01-01 Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, but with 384 miles of tidal shoreline the saltwater fishing possibilities are almost endless. Fishing New England, A Rhode Island Shore Guide lists over fifty shore fishing locations for everyone from families with small children to the dedicated surfcaster. Where and when to fish each spot, along with detailed maps, driving directions and access information are included. Local experts provide additional background on techniques, history and fishing strategies. |
| cape cod canal history: History of Barnstable County, Massachusetts Simeon L. Deyo, 1890 |
| cape cod canal history: Good Night Cape Cod Adam Gamble, 2011-11-04 From lobsters and lighthouses to cranberry bogs and whale watches, this delightful board book will please young and old salts alike. It's the very first title published in the Good Night Books series and is still one of the most requested. This story includes scenic landmarks and ocean wildlife such as the Cape Cod Canal and bridges, herring runs, fishermen and ferryboats, beaches, Barnstable County Fair, Cape Cod clam bakes, seals, kettle ponds, peeper frogs, and more. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod National Seashore Daniel Lombardo, 2010 When Pres. John F. Kennedy established the Cape Cod National Seashore in 1961, it was acclaimed as the finest victory ever recorded for the cause of conservation in New England. When erosion and overdevelopment threatened the Cape, the idea of a national seashore took hold, forever protecting this treasured place. The park preserves 44,000 acres of forest, marsh, bog, and ponds, and a 40-mile stretch from Provincetown to Chatham, which Henry David Thoreau called the Great Beach. Unlike other national parks at the time, the Cape Cod National Seashore was created from a combination of private, town, state, and federal lands. Cape Cod National Seashore: The First 50 Years captures the political drama of the creation of this extraordinary seashore. Images detail an early Native American presence and the romance of whaling, shipwrecks, lighthouses, windmills, and dune shacks. |
| cape cod canal history: Seven Miles After Sundown East End Doherty, 2018-03-29 Relive a colorful account of one man's quest in the pursuit of striped bass while surfcasting along the rocky banks of the world famous Cape Cod Canal. The author, a retired Massachusetts District Court Clerk-Magistrate, has been published in newspapers and magazines, but this is his first book. He is extremely grateful to United States Congressman Bill Keating for taking time out of his busy schedule to write the inspiring Foreword. Included are personal stories, humorous anecdotes and breath taking photographs by highly acclaimed and widely renowned photographer John Doble. Enjoy detailed fishing strategies and in depth interviews with some of the legendary anglers who have contributed to making the Canal a well-known surfcaster's paradise. See why people travel a great distance not only to fish, but to walk, run and ride bikes down the service roads bordering the powerful currents of the storied Cape Cod Canal. East End Eddie understands Canal culture-the characters, scenery, legends and laughs. - Kevin Blinkoff, Executive Editor, ON THE WATER Ed is an accomplished canal surf fisherman... - Charley Soares, full time author, newspaper columnist & guide Doherty's writing demonstrates the excitement of surfcasting. - Nick Sunshine Tokman, deckhand as seen on Discovery Channel's DEADLIEST CATCH I find Doherty's work simple, clear and refreshing. - D.J. Muller, author, speaker & surfcasting guide East End Eddie Doherty reveals what makes up the mind, body and soul of a true Canal Rat. - Toby Lapinski, Editor, THE FISHERMAN MAGAZINE Eddie Doherty is a great fisherman and a gifted story-teller, whose love of the water radiates from every page. - Ted Widmer, former WHITE HOUSE speech writer for President Bill Clinton |
| cape cod canal history: Public Buildings United States Public Works Administrati, R. Stanley-Brown, United States Public Buildings Administ, 2017-08-23 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| cape cod canal history: Attack on Orleans Jake Klim, 2014-06-10 On the morning of July 21, 1918--in the final year of the First World War--a new prototype of German submarine surfaced three miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The vessel attacked an unarmed tugboat and its four barges. A handful of the shells fired by the U-boat's deck guns struck Nauset Beach, giving the modest town of Orleans the distinction of being the only spot in the United States to receive enemy fire during the entire war. On land, lifesavers from the U.S. Coast Guard launched a surfboat under heavy enemy fire to save the sailors trapped aboard the tug and barges. In the air, seaplanes from the Chatham Naval Air Station dive-bombed the enemy raider with payloads of TNT. Author Jake Klim chronicles the attack from the first shell fired to the aftermath and celebrates the resilience of Orleans at war. |
| cape cod canal history: Report of the Joint Committee of 1860 Upon the Proposed Canal to Unite Barnstable and Buzzard's Bays Massachusetts. General Court. Joint Committee on Ship Canal to Connect Barnstable Bay and Buzzard's Bay, 1864 |
| cape cod canal history: The Ghost Pirates (Horror Classic) William Hope Hodgson, 2023-12-26 This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Jessop is the only survivor of the final voyage of the Mortzestus, rescued from drowning by the crew of the passing Sangier. He begins to recount how he came to be aboard the ill-fated Mortzestus, the rumors surrounding the vessel and the unusual events that rapidly increase in both frequency and severity. He describes his confusion and uncertainty about what he believes he has seen, at times fearing for his own sanity. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod Jazz: From Colombo to The Columns John A. Basile , 2017 The first notes of jazz hit Cape Cod in the very early days of the genre. Bournehurst-on-the-Canal hosted top bands, and emerging swing era dancers packed the hall. Cape Cod's First Lady of Jazz, Marie Marcus, was a child prodigy in Boston and found some of her most important instruction in the art of stride piano during lessons with great pianist Fats Waller in New York. At the very tip of the Cape, the Atlantic House in Provincetown showcased performances from some of the biggest names like Gerry Mulligan, Billie Holiday and Stan Getz. Author John Basile details the fascinating history and amazing musicians that made Cape Cod a music destination. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod Canal United States War Department, 2017-01-29 Excerpt from Cape Cod Canal: Letter From the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report of Proceedings to Date in Determining Value and Advisability of Purchase of the Cape Cod Canal, Connecting Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay, Mass The cost of a guard lock, should one be required, is roughly esti mated in the report on survey at about and no detailed estimates of cost can be given in the absence of a decision as to the precise requirements to be met. The division engineer is of opinion that rather than to build a lock in the canal it would be better to suspend navigation in times of greatest velocities. The cost of a detached breakwater in Cape Cod Bay, also of doubtful necessity, is estimated at about to depending upon its length and the depth of water in which it is located. The least length of breakwater tentatively suggested is 1 mile, and estimates are given ranging from for a structure of this length to for one feet in length. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod, a Pictorial History Marion Vuilleumier, 1982 |
| cape cod canal history: Cape Cod Canal Mass United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors, 1932 |
| cape cod canal history: Birding Cape Cod Cape Cod Bird Club, Massachusetts Audubon Society, 2005 A field guide to one of the world's premier birding locations, this volume makes it easy to take this sublime pastime to the next level. With a breakdown of the Cape into regions, towns, and favorite birding areas, the guide includes a section on pelagic birding, detailed maps that indicate items of interest, birding hot spots, and even parking locations. A section on the descriptions of Cape Cod specialty species is also included as are explanations of when to bird, what to look for, and in which habitats to find birds. A useful checklist of the birds of the Cape, helpful cross references, and a complete index for quick reference round out this perfect field guide for both visitors to and residents of Cape Cod. |
| cape cod canal history: The Natural Resources of Massachusetts United States. Department of the Interior. Division of Information, 1964 |
| cape cod canal history: Documentary History of the Florida Canal Florida. Ship canal authority, 1936 |
| cape cod canal history: Purchase of the Cape Cod Canal United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, 1922 |
| cape cod canal history: The Big House George Howe Colt, 2012-08-07 Faced with the sale of the century-old family summer house on Cape Cod where he had spent forty-two summers, George Howe Colt recounts returning for one last stay with his wife and children in this stunning memoir that was a National Book Award Finalist and a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. This poignant tribute to the eleven-bedroom jumble of gables, bays, and dormers that watched over weddings, divorces, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays, breakdowns, and love affairs for five generations interweaves Colt’s final visit with memories of a lifetime of summers. Run-down yet romantic, The Big House stands not only as a cherished reminder of summer’s ephemeral pleasures but also as a powerful symbol of a vanishing way of life. |
| cape cod canal history: Building Provincetown David W. Dunlap, 2015-06-07 Alarmingly independent, ravishingly beautiful, and surprisingly cosmopolitan, Provincetown already figures in dozens of guide books. But Building Provincetown, which uses architecture to tell social and cultural history, is the most comprehensive yet. More than 1,200 pictures and 650 entries cover everything from the largest national landmarks to the smallest dune shacks -- with three dozen boats in the bargain.Street by street, Building Provincetown takes you under the snug eaves of stout Cape cottages and behind elegant Greek Revival and Queen Anne-style doorways. You'll meet Portuguese fishermen and Yankee whalers, Abstract Expressionists and AIDS activists, early gay pioneers and latter-day buccaneers, drag queens, literary lions, Bohemians, Knights of Columbus, a few town criers, a lot of poets, plus shipwrights, sculptors, and an 87-year-old Avon lady.Working with town residents, David W. Dunlap, who has covered historic preservation for The New York Times since 1981, gathered images and stories that have never before been presented in one place. If you don't know Provincetown, this is an ideal introduction. If you think you already know Provincetown, you're in for a few happy surprises. |
| cape cod canal history: C Is for Cape Cod Christie Laurie, 2014 Introduces the sights, sounds, culture, and history of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, including its fishing industry, wildlife, and famous cranberries. |
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