Throwback Thursday — Precious Cargo
Hunting, gathering, fishing, foraging … early colonists of Montauk took full advantage of the prolific wildlife, but they also did some scavenging on the side. Notwithstanding potentially tragic human loss, shipwrecks provided a big boost to the local economy. Locals used salvaged timber to build fences and fill fireplaces. “Every year about 2,000 loads… Read more »