Steamboats to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

Steamboats to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Author: William H. Ewen Jr.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-03-23
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1439650535

The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, off the Cape Cod coast of Massachusetts, were first inhabited by members of the Wampanoag tribe. English settlements were established in the mid-1600s. As the populations and commerce grew, so did the need for reliable transportation. The islands were first served by privately owned sailing vessels, but things began to change with the introduction of marine steam power. 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 images in this volume include well-known steamers with familiar names like Nobska, Naushon, Gay Head, and Uncatena, as well as many others.

Lifeline to the Islands

Lifeline to the Islands
Author: Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Steamship Authority
Publisher:
Total Pages: 31
Release: 1977
Genre: Steamboat lines
ISBN:

Travel History of Martha’s Vineyard, A : From Canoes and Horses to Steamships and Trolleys

Travel History of Martha’s Vineyard, A : From Canoes and Horses to Steamships and Trolleys
Author: Thomas Dresser, Foreword by Herbert Foster
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467140007

The story of Vineyard transportation and the story of evolution and innovation. Getting to Martha's Vineyard has never been easy. Native Americans built canoes for the journey, and early settlers crossed Vineyard Sound in small sailing packets. Steamships dramatically changed island life. On the island, the horse-drawn trolley evolved into the electric trolley. Tourists and residents crowded railroads until they were replaced by the automobile. The story of Vineyard transportation is the story of an evolution of man and machine, of opportunity and necessity, of dependence and cooperative efforts. Join local historian Tom Dresser as he traces the changes in island living brought about by these transportation innovations.

Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Fodor's
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2005
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781400014484

The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket continue to gain popularity as not only a summer vacation spot but also as a year-round destination.

Explorer's Guide Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket (11th Edition) (Explorer's Complete)

Explorer's Guide Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket (11th Edition) (Explorer's Complete)
Author: Kim Grant
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1682680126

The bestselling guide to the Cape—with a brand-new look The most detailed and trusted guide to Cape Cod is back in its eleventh edition. Sporting a fresh and vibrant new design, Explorer’s Guide Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, & Nantucket offers travelers helpful and intelligently organized information on all the natural beauty and fun attractions the Cape and its islands have to offer, no matter your taste or budget. Read hundreds of dining reviews ranging from America’s best clam shacks to elegant four-star bistros. Plan an unforgettable whale-watching excursion, satisfy your nostalgia at an old drive-in theater, or simply find the perfect beach spot to enjoy that local Cabernet. Each section features must-see sites and curated day-trip itineraries to meet the hopes of any Cape journey. Whether interested in a serene retreat, an outdoor adventure, or local culture, the Explorer’s Guide series is unparalleled in its tradition of giving travelers the tools and information they need to discover every corner of their next destination.

The Story of the Island Steamers (Classic Reprint)

The Story of the Island Steamers (Classic Reprint)
Author: Harry B. Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2015-07-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781331985044

Excerpt from The Story of the Island Steamers About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.