Visit Higgins Beach In Maine, A Hidden Gem Beach That Has Its Very Own Boat Skeleton
Beaches are always consistently full of sea, sand, and tourists. However, some beaches are a little more unique than others. You might hear the phrase “boat skeleton” and be a little confused, but the skeletal remains of a ship really do lay in the sand at Higgins Beach as one of its most exciting features. Have you seen the old shipwreck for yourself?
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Out here, everything's beautiful. Well, just a little more beautiful than the rest of Maine, anyways. There's one cool thing that really sets Higgins Beach apart from the rest of the state's shoreline, and that thing is a boat skeleton.
This boat skeleton is the sturdy remains of the Howard W. Middleton, built with white oak and yellow pine back in 1882. Just a few years later, in 1897, it struck a rock hidden just under the water and was damaged beyond saving.
A storm came up and washed most of her away, and what remains is a piece stuck firmly in the sand, not that anyone would want to remove this beloved landmark.
In any season, the boat skeleton is beautiful, and the sand changes all the time. Some years, it's buried almost completely, and other years, holes and pools of water open up near it as it sticks out. That's part of the fun!
Next time you're looking for a beach adventure, consider sightseeing with a side of boat skeleton here at Higgins Beach. It's bound to be an exciting thing to see for yourself!
Born and raised Kansan, Clarisa has lived in both tiny towns and cities during her time here in the Sunflower State, mostly in the south central area. Clarisa is a stay-at-home mother of one crazy kid, two cats, and two geckos, and has been writing anything and everything since she's held a pencil, though Kansas and fantasy novels take up most of her time.
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