Monthly Archives: March 2013

Shipwrecks in Provincetown

Stormy seas like the seas we’ve been experiencing on the Outer Cape the past few days mean danger for ships. Particularly in the past before  radar and  satellite tracking technology many ships crashed on the sand bars and drifted to shore.

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This old post card shows a “Rum Runner” stranded on Race Point Beach at the tip of Cape Cod, now part of the Provincetown National Seashore, near the Coast Guard Station.  Stormy weather in the soon to be released  novel, Remaining in Provincetown?

You’ll have to read it to find out.

Welcome to Provincetown

The welcome sign when you first arrive in Provincetown was replaced several decades ago, and while the message still says “welcome”  and recognizes the importance of the fishing industry, the old sign let visitors know that counter to what many children are taught in school,  Provincetown not Plymouth was the first landing place of the Pilgrims.  VIsiit Provincetown and at the Pilgrim Memorial Monument and Museum you can learn more about the Mayflower’sImage visit to Cape Cod. There are many things about Provincetown the casual visit may not be aware of, but when you read Remaining in Provincetown, you’ll get an insider viewpoint.

Provincetown fishing industry

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It wasn’t that long ago that you could walk down to the end of the wharf and see lots of fishing boats. The  photo for this postcard was taken in the 1960s.  The Blessing of the Fleet is still going strong, however, and its a great celebration. Read about it in the soon to be released novel Remaining in Provincetown.

Gem on the tip of Cape Cod

Even back in the 1960s when this postcard was published, only a select group of travelers opted to make the trip all the way to the tip of Cape Cod. Those who were adventurous discovered a great vacation spot. Some loved it so much they decided to stay like some of the characters in the novel Image

Murder in Provincetown?

Provincetown Railroad Wharf

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Railroad Wharf

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Where would you hide a body if you wanted to dispose of it quickly?  On  railway car loaded with fish?  Back in the 19th century, fish was delivered directly from the fishing boats of Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod down to New York City by railroad.  There’s a lot you can learn from old postcards…

Announcing a new book set in Provincetown

Remaining in Provincetown is the name of a fabulous novel, about to be published and this blog is the place where you’ll be able to ask your questions and make your comments. Want to know more?

This color lithograph postcard was created over 100 years ago. What's on that corner now?

This color lithograph postcard was created over 100 years ago. What’s on that corner now?

Old postcards figure into the plot.