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Ship Wrecks

Ever since man first traveled in boats they have been at the mercy of the elements. Storms and high winds can strike without warning and for those who are ill-prepared or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History & Culture

The Yankee Gale of 1851

Shipwrecks Panel The Yankee

"One of the worst natural disasters in the history of the Island was the Yankee Gale of 1851" An American fleet from the ports of Portland, Boston and Gloucester would come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History & Culture

The Wreck of the Marco Polo 1883

The Wreck of the Marco Polo 1883

The Marco Polo, a 3-masted medium clipper ship, was built by the Smith Ship Builders of Saint John, New Brunswick and launched in 1851.  The ship had 3 complete decks, measured … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History & Culture

The Simpsons, Clarks and MacNeills

Early Settlers

The Meachams 1880 Atlas illustrates how well the Simpsons, Clarks and MacNeills prospered during the 90 years following their arrival to Cavendish.  During this time they were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History & Culture

Samuel Holland’s Lot Descriptions

The area from Stanley Bridge to North Rustico is made up of the north sections of three lots: 22, 23 and 24. Lot 22 was given to John Gordon and Capt. Wm Ridge, Esq.  … [Read more...]

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