Shipwrecks on Cape Cod
The story of a few of the many hundred shipwrecks which have occurred on Cape CodBy Isaac M. Small
Length2h 45m
About this audiobook
In "Shipwrecks on Cape Cod," Isaac M. Small meticulously chronicles one of the most treacherous coastal regions in America, delving into the harrowing tales of maritime disasters that have plagued Cape Cod since colonial times. With a narrative style that blends rigorous historical research with vivid storytelling, Small interweaves personal accounts, ship logs, and contemporary analysis to paint a comprehensive portrait of each shipwreck's impact on the local populace and the broader maritime community. The book offers a rich tapestry of cultural and environmental contexts, highlighting the interplay between nature and human endeavor in this perilous locale. Isaac M. Small, a historian and maritime enthusiast, draws upon his extensive background in maritime studies and local folklore to bring these stories to life. Growing up in a fishing family along the Cape's shores, Small's passion for the ocean and its history profoundly influenced his scholarly pursuits. His work is a culmination of decades of archival research, interviews with descendants of shipwreck victims, and a deep-rooted respect for the seafaring traditions of the area. "Shipwrecks on Cape Cod" is an essential read for anyone fascinated by maritime history, local folklore, or the environmental challenges faced by coastal communities. Small's engaging prose ensures that each shipwreck's narrative resonates, offering both haunting beauty and sobering reflections on human vulnerability in the face of nature's might.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length2 hrs 45 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
19MYSTERY OF THE MARY CELESTE
2LOSS OF THE JOSEPHUS
20THE SELF-STEERED CRAFT
3THE CLARA BELL
21TRAGEDY OF THE HERBERT FULLER
4THE LOSS OF THE SHIP PERUVIAN
22THE JOB JACKSON WRECK
5BARK FRANCIS
23LOSS OF THE NUMBER 238
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6LOSS OF THE GIOVANNI
24THE PALMER FLEET
7THE JASON
25A GALE, AND WHAT IT DID
8LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP PORTLAND
26LOSS OF THE MONTCLAIR ON ORLEANS BEACH
9THE GIFT OF THE SEA
27LOSS OF THE REINHART AT RACE POINT
10A FEW OF THE MANY DEEP SEA MYSTERIES
28WAS IT MURDER?
11THE MONTE TABER
29STRANDING OF THE BARGES
12LOSS OF THE OAKLAND
30THE JOHN TRACY MYSTERY
13LOSS OF THE CASTAGNIA
31WRECK OF THE ROGER DICKY
14THOMAS W. LAWSON THE LARGEST SCHOONER
32THE GETTYSBURG TOW
15LOSS OF THE SHIP ASIA
33LOSS OF THE ELSIA G. SILVA
16BARGES WADENA AND FITZPATRICK
34A TERRIBLE DISASTER
17STORY OF THE SLOOP TRUMBULL
35TERRIBLE SUBMARINE DISASTER
18WRECK OF THE SOMERSET BRITISH MAN OF WAR
36STRANDING OF THE ROBERT E. LEE
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