There’s so much to learn about Cape Cod, when you’re not just concerned with how to scoot around traffic or where to find your next lobster roll.
Here are some more fascinating facts about this historical stretch of sand:
Wrecked Off Nauset
Picture 6 of 6
The first recorded European shipwreck off the coast of Cape Cod was that of The Sparrow-Hawk, on December 12, 1626. It landed on the shoals of Nauset Beach, near Orleans, under the helm of Captain Johnson, as reported by Governor Bradford of the famous Pilgrim Colony. In 1863, the ship was dug out of the mud and brought to Boston Common for a display. The bones of the Sparrow-Hawk are now on view at the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth.
Let us know by leaving a comment!
Fun facts! This photo looks like the Cape Cod Maritime Museum in Hyannis though.