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100 1 _aBearse, Clarkson P.
_q(Clarkson Paine),
_d1871-1952
245 1 4 _aThe tragedy of Monomoy Beach
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-23
508 _aSteve Mattern
520 _a"The Tragedy of Monomoy Beach: The Graveyard of the Atlantic" by Clarkson P. Bearse is a historical account written in the early 1940s. The book explores a significant maritime disaster that occurred off Monomoy Beach in Cape Cod, illustrating the dangers and tragedies that made this area infamous as "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." Through a combination of factual narration and personal recollections, Bearse captures the essence of the sea's treachery and the heroism of the men who dedicated their lives to saving others. In this gripping narrative, Bearse recounts the Monomoy Disaster that took place on March 17, 1902, when a severe storm led to the wreckage of the tugboat "Wadena" and loss of life among the crew of the nearby lifeboat. The author details the desperate attempts of the Monomoy Lifesaving Station's crew, led by Captain Eldredge, as they launched a rescue mission into perilous surf to save the men aboard the barge. The story highlights themes of bravery, duty, and the haunting impact of the sea on the lives of the fishermen and their families. Ultimately, Bearse reflects on the price of such heroics, as he mourns the loss of fellow surfmen while celebrating the survival of one, Seth Linwood Ellis, who became a symbol of resilience. Through vivid storytelling, Bearse not only memorializes a tragic event but also pays homage to the enduring spirit of those who lived and worked on the perilous waters of Cape Cod. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Goss Print, 1943
653 _aLifesaving stations -- Cape Cod
653 _aMonomoy Island (Mass.) -- History
653 _aMonomoy Life-Saving Station (U.S.)
653 _aShipwrecks -- Massachusetts -- Cape Cod
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70626
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