Whaling Bark-3 WANDERER wrecked at Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts in 1924.

Whaling Bark-3 WANDERER wrecked at Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts in 1924.

Whaling Bark-3 WANDERER wrecked at Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts in 1924. from Mattapoisett, Mass Historical Society website (4/17/15): On August 24th, the Wanderer anchored just west of Mishaum Ledge bell buoy to await a more favorable wind. No one was aware of a large tropical system making its way up the eastern seaboard that would pass just south of Cape Cod. By 10 am August 25th very heavy squalls and gale force winds were battering the Wanderer from the northeast. The anchor chain parted, and although a second anchor was dropped, the vessel was driven across the mouth of the Bay onto the rocks of Cuttyhunk. Wedged high on the rocks, the vessel was a total loss. Wreckers salvaged provisions, whaling gear, sails, boats, the figurehead and many other items before a second storm on September 30th completely broke up the hull. The WandererÆs mizzen mast stood as a flag pole in Shipyard Park until 1964 when lighting brought it down. Today it hangs in the Carriage House of the Mattapoisett Historical Society.