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The nor’easter lashing Nantucket with wind and rain this weekend has uncovered the remains of a shipwreck along the island’s south shore. The fragment is likely from the 19th century schooner Warren Sawyer, a wooden ship that wrecked near Miacomet Beach on December 22, 1884.
Nantucket Current1,128,883 views • 22 days ago
Just some Nat Geo type footage on a casual Sunday at Great Point… Carrie Drayton and Tyler O’Brien were driving out to the point on Sunday when they spotted this shark predation on a seal right along the shoreline. Who can ID the species? 🦈 🎥: Tyler O’Brien
Nantucket Current376,027 views • 28 days ago
This was the line to get on the Steamship Authority freight boat leaving Nantucket this morning. It is one of the few, maybe the only, chances to get off the island today due to the high winds. Nantucket Police had to be called due to disputes over people cutting in line.
Nantucket Current317,965 views • 24 days ago
WARNING: Graphic scenes that some might find disturbing ⬇️ After a brief memorial ceremony for the dead sperm whale on the north shore, members of NOAA, MA Environmental Police, and MMAN began working to remove its lower jaw and prevent people from taking its valuable teeth.
Nantucket Current2,308,625 views • 11 months ago
LAST CALL AT THE GAZEBO 😭 These were the final moments at The Gazebo Monday night, as owner Luke Tedeschi said goodbye to a gathering of loyal customers and longtime staff ahead of the closure of his establishment after 34 seasons in business. While the property will likely reopen next year under a new operator chosen by Nantucket Island Resorts, it was the end of an era for Tedeschi and his team. After addressing the crowd, Tedeschi drew the winning ticket for the last mudslide, served in a crystal chalice, which was was claimed by Spencer West, one of his bartenders and an island native. The raffle was a fundraiser for Addiction Solutions of Nantucket. Monday marked the final night of the final season for the Gazebo as the island has come to know it. Steve Karp’s Nantucket Island Resorts declined to offer Tedeschi an extension of his lease after 34 years, or even give him an opportunity to match any offers from other bidders. “This will be the last year of the Gazebo’s mudslide as we know it and the reason is because after this being the 34th season, I’ll be moving on because I did not get a lease renewal or even a lease renewal offer from the company that owns the real estate that I currently have a lease with, Nantucket Island Resorts (NIR),” Tedeschi told the Current in May. “You know, that’s the way that term leases are, but after all these years, I brought the mudslide to the Gazebo back in 1993, and this will be the last year of my formula and my mudslide as we’ve all got to know it, to enjoy it, and it’s become iconic.”
Nantucket Current34,045 views • 5 days ago
A brawl broke out on Federal Street during the 51st Nantucket Christmas Stroll, according to video obtained by the Current. Police responded and are investigating, but no arrests have been made. Witnesses said that those involved declined to press charges on Saturday.
Nantucket Current831,371 views • 10 months ago
A fisherman reeled in a great white shark on Nantucket’s south shore on Sunday, as dozens of people gathered on the beach to watch and record the spectacle. Elliot Sudal has been fishing for sandbar sharks and other species during the summers for more than a decade. On Sunday, he was out fishing on the south shore with his apprentice, Stone Fornes, and fellow angler Nathan Skerritt, when they realized they had a big one on the line. The Current caught up with Sudal on Monday to ask about the catch that has since made headlines in Boston and beyond. Q: What were you fishing for? A: We were just out testing the waters, conditions looked great, just wanted to see if anything was around. Everything has been showing up earlier the last few years, sandbar sharks, duskys, sand tigers, roughtail rays. The water’s still in the 50s, but they’re here. Q: What are the rules for this type of fishing? A: That was the first white I’ve hooked in 13 years on Nantucket. Caught 1000-plus sandbars and hundreds of duskys off the beach, tagged most of them along the way. By no means was targeting that white, you can’t control what picks up your bait. I posted that video because I feel like I did everything right in that situation. Shark was in the surf, removed the hook and sent her back to sea in about 15 seconds. If you are into shark fishing here, use appropriate heavy tackle, barbless circle hooks, and release immediately. Take the online course, get involved with a tagging program. Understand people are watching you, respect the animal and be safe. Q: What did you do when you realized it was a white? A: Saw the spotted pectoral fin flash in a wave and just focused. Understood the gravity of the situation and had to get her released safely and quickly. Amazing creature, humbled to be blessed with the opportunity to interact with one. Had a great crew helping with everything, she swam off strong, not something we will ever forget. 🎥: Bryner
Nantucket Current305,084 views • 4 months ago
🏴⚽️🍻 The legions of Scottish soccer fans - better known as the Tartan Army - have become an absolute phenomenon since arriving in Boston and taking over the city during their national team’s World Cup games being played at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. On Tuesday, we heard a contingent of the Tartan Army had taken the ferry to Nantucket to conquer the island, and we tracked them down at - where else? - Cisco Brewers. Enjoy… Interviews by David Creed
Nantucket Current262,485 views • 4 months ago
The Albacore charter boat brought a 600-pound tuna back to the docks on Monday afternoon following a two-hour fight approximately 30 miles off Nantucket. The 105-inch tuna was purchased by Straight Wharf Fish and it will soon be on the menu at island restaurants.
Nantucket Current430,978 views • 1 year ago
Just a bit of eel grass washed up after storm 😳 This was the view from the town pier and the harbor along Washington Street on Sunday morning as the nor’easter began to move away from the island. Harbormaster Sheila Lucey said the dinghy docks sustained damage, as well as the end of the fixed pier as the storm sent four foot waves washing over the docks on Friday and Saturday. Lucey said a handful of boats beached along the harbor, but nothing over 20 feet. The long duration nor’easter was relatively tame on Nantucket, with no significant power outages or tree damage reported.
Nantucket Current22,852 views • 21 days ago
Hurricane Erin swell on Nantucket’s south shore this morning 💣
Nantucket Current293,719 views • 1 year ago
Passengers aboard a Cape Air plane flying from Nantucket to Boston early Monday morning had an interesting flight when one of the aircraft’s windows popped open in the skies over Nantucket Sound. “The pilot was amazing and made everyone feel calm,” said island resident Lizbet Fuller, who was on the flight yesterday, the first leg of her trip to Virginia. “It was a bit nerve-wracking even though I’m smiling.” The Cape Air pilot returned to Nantucket and passengers boarded a different aircraft to complete the trip to Boston. The Current reached out to Cape Air about the incident Monday morning but we have not heard back from the airline. The aircraft appears to be one of Cape Air’s nine-seater Cessna 402s. We will update the post with any information they share. “Nothing like a little surprise wake up early in the morning!” Fuller added.
Nantucket Current143,045 views • 6 months ago
