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Cape Cod Lifesavers Remembered in Fatal 1902 Wadena Rescue
A long account recalls the 1902 Monomoy tragedy off Massachusetts Cape Cod where Keeper Eldridge and five surfmen died saving others. It also profiles Captain David Atkins and two rescues at Peaked Hill Bar highlighting the peril and bravery of United States Life-Saving Service crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Life Saving Service
Massachusetts
Long Island
New Jersey
Cape Cod
Wadena
John C. Fitzpatrick
Monomoy Island
Monomoy Life Saving Station
Boston
Peter Smith
Eldridge
Monomoy
Smith
Tim
Olsen
Ellis
Kendrick
Faye
Rogers
A BY
Elmer F. Mayo
Chatham
Fitzpatrick
Mayo
Maya
Dory
David H. Atkins
Peaked Hill Bar Station
Washington
Atkins
Sarah J. Fort
Packed Hill Bar
Peaked Hill Bar
Fisher
Kelley
C. E. Trumbull
Rockport
Isaiah Young
Life Saving Report
Taylor
Clara Bell Hollow