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Dan Rattiner speaks with Peter Walsh, the historian, lecturer and author of Ocean Road: The Story of the Circassian – Episode 136

Who’s Here in the Hamptons

CHAPTER

The Heroic Rescue of the Circassian

This chapter details a heroic maritime rescue by Bridgehampton lifesavers during a storm in 1876, set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. It explores the significance of transportation advancements and the involvement of key figures, including the Coastal Wrecking Company, in the drama surrounding the ship Circassian.

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