Steamboats to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket (Images of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467122823 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"We should have kept them steaming!" according to Ginny. The Great White Fleet (a term referring to the wonderful coastal steam boats which used to run between New Bedford, Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket) were wonderful boats. Folks used to plan their visits to the island (or off) to take advantage of the scheduling of these vessels. They were beautiful, elegant and simple, and quiet except for the wail of their whistle. Islanders who knew, rode and loved these vessels still mourn their demise and are glad that occasionally one can hear a steam whistle from one of the current crop of ferries which have been refitted with . Great history and photo collection D.H. Great history and photo collection. Makes me miss the old Nobska ! This is the first new book like this that I know of since Paul Morris wrote "The Island Steamers" in 1977. Lots of good photos and a good written history.
As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. 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 islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. The images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s
About the Author William H. The foreword is by Tom Dunlop, author of three Vineyard books and a writer for the Vineyard Gazette and Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. Ewen Jr. is a noted maritime historian and artist and also is the author of Images of America: Steamboats on the Hudson River. He has gathered images, many never before published, from museums, private sources, and his personal collection for this project.
The foreword is by Tom Dunlop, author of three Vineyard books and a writer for the Vineyard Gazette and Martha’s Vineyard Magazine. He has gathered images, many never before published, from museums, private sources, and his personal collection for this project. . Ewen Jr. is a noted maritime historian and artist and also is the author of Images of America: Steamboats on the Hudson River. William H