Author: William H. Ewen Jr.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439650535
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. In 1818, the little steamer Eagle was the first to cross Nantucket Sound. Although she only remained in these waters for three months, she began what was to become a tradition of steamboat travel to the islands that lasted for 170 years. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.
Steamboats to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Author: William H. Ewen Jr.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439650535
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. In 1818, the little steamer Eagle was the first to cross Nantucket Sound. Although she only remained in these waters for three months, she began what was to become a tradition of steamboat travel to the islands that lasted for 170 years. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439650535
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. In 1818, the little steamer Eagle was the first to cross Nantucket Sound. Although she only remained in these waters for three months, she began what was to become a tradition of steamboat travel to the islands that lasted for 170 years. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.
Lifeline to the Islands
Author: Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboat lines
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboat lines
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Steamboats of the New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamboat Line
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboat lines
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Clippings from a newspaper and a periodical as well as a collection of postcards.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboat lines
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Clippings from a newspaper and a periodical as well as a collection of postcards.
The Story of the Island Steamers
Author: Harry Baker Turner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steam-navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steam-navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Island Steamers
Author: Paul C. Morris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboat lines
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboat lines
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Travel History of Martha’s Vineyard, A : From Canoes and Horses to Steamships and Trolleys
Author: Thomas Dresser, Foreword by Herbert Foster
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467140007
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The story of Vineyard transportation and the story of evolution and innovation. Getting to Martha's Vineyard has never been easy. Native Americans built canoes for the journey, and early settlers crossed Vineyard Sound in small sailing packets. Steamships dramatically changed island life. On the island, the horse-drawn trolley evolved into the electric trolley. Tourists and residents crowded railroads until they were replaced by the automobile. The story of Vineyard transportation is the story of an evolution of man and machine, of opportunity and necessity, of dependence and cooperative efforts. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he traces the changes in island living brought about by these transportation innovations.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467140007
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
The story of Vineyard transportation and the story of evolution and innovation. Getting to Martha's Vineyard has never been easy. Native Americans built canoes for the journey, and early settlers crossed Vineyard Sound in small sailing packets. Steamships dramatically changed island life. On the island, the horse-drawn trolley evolved into the electric trolley. Tourists and residents crowded railroads until they were replaced by the automobile. The story of Vineyard transportation is the story of an evolution of man and machine, of opportunity and necessity, of dependence and cooperative efforts. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he traces the changes in island living brought about by these transportation innovations.
Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 9781400014484
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket continue to gain popularity as not only a summer vacation spot but also as a year-round destination.
Publisher: Fodor's
ISBN: 9781400014484
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket continue to gain popularity as not only a summer vacation spot but also as a year-round destination.
Final Report of the Special Committee Established to Make an Investigation and Study of the Law Creating the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
Author: Massachusetts. General Court. Special Committee Established to Make an Investigation and Study of the Law Creating the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboats
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Steamboats
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Explorer's Guide Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket (11th Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Kim Grant
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1682680126
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 725
Book Description
The bestselling guide to the Cape—with a brand-new look The most detailed and trusted guide to Cape Cod is back in its eleventh edition. Sporting a fresh and vibrant new design, Explorer’s Guide Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, & Nantucket offers travelers helpful and intelligently organized information on all the natural beauty and fun attractions the Cape and its islands have to offer, no matter your taste or budget. Read hundreds of dining reviews ranging from America’s best clam shacks to elegant four-star bistros. Plan an unforgettable whale-watching excursion, satisfy your nostalgia at an old drive-in theater, or simply find the perfect beach spot to enjoy that local Cabernet. Each section features must-see sites and curated day-trip itineraries to meet the hopes of any Cape journey. Whether interested in a serene retreat, an outdoor adventure, or local culture, the Explorer’s Guide series is unparalleled in its tradition of giving travelers the tools and information they need to discover every corner of their next destination.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1682680126
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 725
Book Description
The bestselling guide to the Cape—with a brand-new look The most detailed and trusted guide to Cape Cod is back in its eleventh edition. Sporting a fresh and vibrant new design, Explorer’s Guide Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, & Nantucket offers travelers helpful and intelligently organized information on all the natural beauty and fun attractions the Cape and its islands have to offer, no matter your taste or budget. Read hundreds of dining reviews ranging from America’s best clam shacks to elegant four-star bistros. Plan an unforgettable whale-watching excursion, satisfy your nostalgia at an old drive-in theater, or simply find the perfect beach spot to enjoy that local Cabernet. Each section features must-see sites and curated day-trip itineraries to meet the hopes of any Cape journey. Whether interested in a serene retreat, an outdoor adventure, or local culture, the Explorer’s Guide series is unparalleled in its tradition of giving travelers the tools and information they need to discover every corner of their next destination.
The Jawsfest Murders
Author: Crispin Nathaniel Haskins
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482725438
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Another perfect summer is in full swing on Martha's Vineyard when Charles Williams arrives for the vacation of a lifetime. Charles is one of thousands who are there for the celebration of the 1975 blockbuster JAWS. Very little has changed since it was shot there almost forty years ago; however, Martha's Vineyard proves to be less than idyllic. The gruesome evidence of a fatal shark attack is discovered in the ocean while in Edgartown, vacationers fall victim to an unknown killer. Police Chief Laurie Knickles enlists the help of her friend and amateur sleuth, Charles Williams, as they suspect no one will be safe in the water or on land until they solve The JAWSfest Murders.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482725438
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Another perfect summer is in full swing on Martha's Vineyard when Charles Williams arrives for the vacation of a lifetime. Charles is one of thousands who are there for the celebration of the 1975 blockbuster JAWS. Very little has changed since it was shot there almost forty years ago; however, Martha's Vineyard proves to be less than idyllic. The gruesome evidence of a fatal shark attack is discovered in the ocean while in Edgartown, vacationers fall victim to an unknown killer. Police Chief Laurie Knickles enlists the help of her friend and amateur sleuth, Charles Williams, as they suspect no one will be safe in the water or on land until they solve The JAWSfest Murders.