mile down shore to view the wreck. Eldia was the
largest ship to run aground on Cape Cod since
the 280-foot Swedish freighter Monica came
ashore near Provincetown in February of 1960.
The large crowds viewing Eldia provided an off-
season financial boon to many local businesses.
After Donjon Marine received title to the ship
as payment for their services it was taken to a
Rhode Island scrap yard. Later it was moved to a
second scrap yard in Staten Island, NY where it
was cut up.
Today, these historic shipwrecks hold a special
significance to Cape Cod and its culture rooted
in American battles, whaling, fishing and trade.
When in the area, visitors are encouraged to
learn more about these shipwrecks at various
museums across the Cape. A great resource for
additional information on shipwreck exhibits at
local museums is The Cape Cod Museum Trail, a
free online guide with the latest offerings from
Cape Cod's museums at-a-glance: www.capecod-
museumtrail.com. •
A painting depicts what maritime life was like circa 1717 when the Whydah Galley wrecked off the coast of Wellfleet,
Cape Cod.
Photo courtesy of Whydah Pirate Museum
The Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG36500 crew rescued 32 sailors from the tanker Pendleton in 1952.
The lifeboat is on display at Rock Harbor in Orleans.
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