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Chris in Mass · 03-31-2009, 10:00 PM

1688 - First permanent settlers stripped the land of all it's lumber. I assume it was sold. for profit...

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Mid 1800's to 1900's - Cuttyhunk Pilots - Men offered their services to pilot ships to New Bedford through the dangerous waters of the area. Also, the Massachusetts Humane Society created life saving stations throughout the Elizabeth Islands, supplying the islanders with items needed to assist boats in trouble.

03-31-2009, 10:00 PM	#2
Chris in Mass __________________ iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Recently relocated to the shores of Rhode Island - East Bay! Posts: 505	1688 - First permanent settlers stripped the land of all it's lumber. I assume it was sold. for profit... or Mid 1800's to 1900's - Cuttyhunk Pilots - Men offered their services to pilot ships to New Bedford through the dangerous waters of the area. Also, the Massachusetts Humane Society created life saving stations throughout the Elizabeth Islands, supplying the islanders with items needed to assist boats in trouble.