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The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a cool place in Hyannis, Massachusetts. It teaches you all about the ocean history of Cape Cod. You can learn about old ships, how boats are built, and even see amazing art inspired by the sea.

Discovering Maritime History

Cape Cod Maritime Museum (4. August 2009)
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum in 2009

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a special place located at 135 South Street in Hyannis. It focuses on the exciting history of Cape Cod and the sea. You can explore many things here. These include how people built boats, the fun of yachting, and beautiful art about the ocean.

What You Can Explore

At the museum, you can dive into the rich history of Cape Cod's connection to the sea. You'll find out about the brave sailors and fishermen who worked here. The museum shows how people built boats long ago and how they sail them today. It also has beautiful art that celebrates the ocean. It's a great spot to learn about ships and the ocean's past.

The Story of the Sparrow Hawk

Long ago, there was a ship called the Sparrow Hawk. It was a very old ship from the early days of American colonies. In fact, it's the oldest known ship from that time that still exists! For a while, parts of the Sparrow Hawk were kept at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum. Now, its remains are stored safely at the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts. This helps protect this important piece of history.

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