THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC

by
CLARKSON P. BEARSE, SR.

(Copyright 1943)

Designed, printed and published on Cape Cod by
THE GOSS PRINT
HARWICH, MASSACHUSETTS

Introduction

This will introduce to our readers, the author, Clarkson P. Bearse, Sr. He is a native Cape Codder and lives in a peaceful typical Cape Cod home in Harwich Port. In fact he is Postmaster of the Harwich Port Post office. He was a former member of the Coast Guard Station which figured in the Monomoy disaster. Due to an injury received in the line of duty he was unable to report for service, or otherwise he would have been another victim rather than the author of this thrilling story of the sea.

For many years he retained the facts about this world famous tragedy, second only in importance to the Portland disaster. His modesty caused him to refrain from telling the story until his friends finally prevailed upon him to fill in at a Grange lecture hour one night. Then Kiwanis listened to him and was thrilled. Then other organizations sought his thrilling story. We know he will thrill you, too, as he paints his vivid word picture.

No living person can tell this story like Mr. Bearse. This tragedy of the sea is only one of hundreds of ship wrecks which have made these shoals known as “The Graveyard of the Atlantic” all over the world. We are proud to present this copyrighted edition for your reading pleasure.

The Publishers.

CLARKSON P. BEARSE, SR.

An Appreciation

For the historical sketch which decorates each page in this book we thank Wendell Rogers, the Chatham artist. His generous contribution has added much to the historic as well as to the artistic value of the book.

For the accuracy of the Honor Roll of the Town of Chatham as of August 1, 1943 we are indebted to Town Clerk Levi Denson.

The American Legion of Harwich, Cloyde Pate, Commander, is also due official recognition for their sponsorship of the Harwich Honor Roll.

The Publishers.