1984 Cape Cod Shipwreck Postcard - Maltese Freighter ELDIA Nauset Beach-image
1984 Cape Cod Shipwreck Postcard - Maltese Freighter ELDIA Nauset Beach-image

1984 Cape Cod Shipwreck Postcard - Maltese Freighter ELDIA Nauset Beach

$ 5.27

Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) brand: Salt Meadow Publishers Unit Type: Unit Artist: Noel W. Beyle Subject: Shipwreck Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989 Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: Salt Meadow Publishers Year Manufactured: 1984 Region: Massachusetts Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Real Photo Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Country: USA Country of Origin: United States City: Orleans Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

1984 Cape Cod Shipwreck Postcard - Maltese Freighter ELDIA Nauset Beach. This compelling real photo postcard captures the dramatic scene of the Maltese freighter 'ELDIA' after it ran aground at Nauset Beach in Orleans, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The powerful image, taken on March 29, 1984, shows the massive 473-foot vessel beached during a severe storm, with a Coast Guard helicopter hovering overhead, having just completed the daring rescue of all 25 crew members. Onlookers gather on the sandy shore, witnessing this significant maritime event. Published by Salt Meadow Publishers, this collectible piece offers a tangible connection to a specific moment in Cape Cod's history, showcasing both the raw power of nature and the heroism of the Coast Guard. The detailed photographic quality brings the intensity of the scene to life, making it a valuable addition for collectors of nautical history, Massachusetts memorabilia, or real photo postcards documenting unique historical events. The postcard vividly portrays a notable shipwreck and rescue operation, highlighting a memorable incident for Nauset Beach and the broader Cape Cod region.

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