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With 559.6 miles of coastline, the sea has been the defining essence of Cape Cod since the Pilgrims dropped the Mayflower's anchor in Provincetown Harbor in 1620. Not only is the Cape home to two town fishing fleets, but also scores of sailboats, schooners, yachts and commercial fishing vessels. Hundreds of sunken ships lost in gales and nor'easters lie like ghosts along shoals in the Cape's surrounding waters. Whaling and sea captains have hailed from the Cape, and their monument homes grace the Old King's Highway and other Cape byways. Today, whale watching excursions depart from Barnstable and Provincetown harbors for Stellwagen Bank, one of the world's finest whale feeding grounds.
Cape Cod Maritime Days is a way to pay homage to our region's rich maritime traditions. Now in its 15th year, the Cape-wide celebration features events and activities thoughout the month of May, including lighthouse & walking tours, a Maritime Festival, Maritime History Symposium, nautical art exhibits, lectures on maritime lore, boat-building exhibits and kayaking excursions.
Cape Cod Maritime Days 2008 is sponsored by:
The celebration is also supported by the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, Cape & Islands Maritime Heritage and the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies. It was named one of the Top 100 events in North America in 2008 by the American Bus Association. Click here to read more!
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