Shipwreck from 1890 Washes Ashore at Jersey Shore Park
A remarkable relic of the past has emerged on the shores of Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, New Jersey. The remnants of the Lawrence N. McKenzie, a schooner that sank off the coast nearly three centuries ago, have been unearthed by park officials.
According to historical accounts, the 98.2-foot vessel was carrying a cargo of oranges from Puerto Rico when it ran aground in a thick fog near Barnegat on March 21, 1890. Incredibly, all hands were rescued, but the ship has remained lost at sea ever since.
The schooner's journey began in 1883 when it was built in Essex, Massachusetts. Before its ill-fated voyage, the vessel had docked in Provincetown, marking one of several stops in a storied career that saw it traverse the Atlantic Ocean.
Recently, weeks of erosion fueled by fierce winds and turbulent surf revealed the ship's long-buried remains. The artifacts have been carefully preserved but are currently fragile and sensitive to touch.
Park officials are urging visitors to exercise restraint when exploring this remarkable find, as the relics cannot be moved or disturbed. Conservation efforts will focus on safeguarding these historical treasures for future generations to appreciate.
The unexpected appearance of the Lawrence N. McKenzie serves as a poignant reminder of the power of nature and its ability to uncover secrets from the past. As researchers continue to study the ship's history, they will gain new insights into the maritime world of the late 19th century.
A remarkable relic of the past has emerged on the shores of Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, New Jersey. The remnants of the Lawrence N. McKenzie, a schooner that sank off the coast nearly three centuries ago, have been unearthed by park officials.
According to historical accounts, the 98.2-foot vessel was carrying a cargo of oranges from Puerto Rico when it ran aground in a thick fog near Barnegat on March 21, 1890. Incredibly, all hands were rescued, but the ship has remained lost at sea ever since.
The schooner's journey began in 1883 when it was built in Essex, Massachusetts. Before its ill-fated voyage, the vessel had docked in Provincetown, marking one of several stops in a storied career that saw it traverse the Atlantic Ocean.
Recently, weeks of erosion fueled by fierce winds and turbulent surf revealed the ship's long-buried remains. The artifacts have been carefully preserved but are currently fragile and sensitive to touch.
Park officials are urging visitors to exercise restraint when exploring this remarkable find, as the relics cannot be moved or disturbed. Conservation efforts will focus on safeguarding these historical treasures for future generations to appreciate.
The unexpected appearance of the Lawrence N. McKenzie serves as a poignant reminder of the power of nature and its ability to uncover secrets from the past. As researchers continue to study the ship's history, they will gain new insights into the maritime world of the late 19th century.
this is insane! who knew that ship was still down there? like, for centuries 
and now it just shows up on our shores? it's wild how nature can just reveal these secrets and give us a glimpse into history 
conservation efforts are def needed though, don't wanna damage those artifacts 
I'm curious to learn more about the ship's past and what its journey was like... did it encounter any crazy weather or sea monsters 
its crazy how nature can just bring history back to life after all these years 
and i wonder what other secrets are still buried beneath our feet waiting for someone to stumble upon them 
... that's like finding a piece of history right there on our shores! i wonder what would happen if we uncovered another old shipwreck off the coast, it could be super cool to learn more about how people lived back then 
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... did they ever find out why the ship ran aground? and how cool is it that everyone on board was rescued but still didn't get to see the rest of their lives? 
... maybe one day we'll have a whole museum or exhibit dedicated to old ships like this one 
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. i'm glad everyone was safe though, that would be terrible if they'd lost anyone. park officials are being super careful with the ship too, not letting people touch it or move it around. gotta preserve history for future generations, you feel?
This is like something out of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie 
! I mean, can you even imagine what it would've been like to be on that ship back in the day? The history behind it is crazy - oranges from Puerto Rico, built in Essex, Massachusetts... and then this whole thing happens and it just disappears into the ocean. Now we get to see these artifacts washed up on the Jersey Shore 
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. This discovery is gonna be so cool to learn more about 
I'm totally fascinated by the fact that the ship was carrying oranges from Puerto Rico when it sank... like, who knew? 
Anyway, gotta give major props to park officials for preserving the artifacts and letting us enjoy this incredible find without touching them (I know, I know, I wouldn't want to touch those old shipwreck relics either 
! I mean, can you even imagine being on that ship in 1890? 
but at the same time, so cool to be able to learn from them 
but totally get why the officials are being careful 
Mind blown!"
! Can you believe it? The schooner McKenzie was carrying oranges from Puerto Rico in 1890... I mean, can you even imagine what it would be like to sail on something like that back then? 
They should set up this area as some kind of exhibit or something... would be so cool!
anyway, im just glad its been preserved and will be safe for everyone to enjoy (from a distance, of course 
) lets keep these artifacts intact so we can still appreciate them in the future 