Our area has a fascinating history filled with unusual (and sometimes spooky) stories. Throughout the year, WBOC’s Bill Mich has been tracking down some of these stories and looking into […]
Category: History
August 4th – Happy Birthday Coast Guard!
1790 – Born of Necessity In the early days of the American republic, the young nation faced a serious problem: smuggling was draining its revenue. To combat this, Alexander Hamilton […]
Overfalls Lightstation in 1957
If you can find a Delaware Bay nautical chart from years ago, you may be able to discover the location of the Overfalls Lightship (about 3 miles due east of […]
Blessing of the Fleet
Passed down through generations of sailors, fishermen, merchant mariners, and navies around the world, the centuries old “Blessing of the Fleet” ceremony is intended to safeguard crews and their ships.
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United States Lighthouse Society Podcast Features Overfalls
Jeremy D’Entremont with the United States Lighthouse Society hosts the weekly Light Hearted Podcast. Light Hearted Episode number 298 takes a look at the history of Overfalls and features an […]
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Monomoy Lifeboat Restoration
Keeping an 80 year old wooden boat in working condition is an ongoing project. Our Monomoy lifeboat is kept in great condition by a dedicated group of volunteers who maintain […]
Notice to all members in good standing of the Overfalls Foundation
The election of new members to the Board of Directors of the Overfalls Foundation will take place at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting, pursuant to Section I of the Foundation’s Bylaws, […]
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Overfalls Has New Life Rings
If you come for a visit to Overfalls this summer, check out the new life rings we have onboard! They are located on the upper or “weather” deck. The previous […]
CoastLife Interview with Dave Beck
Have a minute or six? Check out this fantastic interview with Dave Beck of the Overfalls Foundation, hosted by CoastLife. It’s worth the watch! […]
The 1934 Sinking of the Nantucket Lightship
In 1934, the ocean liner Olympic rammed and sunk the Nantucket lightship. Sinking of the Nantucket lightship video […]
