Rarely seen humpback whale spotted in delaware bay wboctv. Americas first whaling industry and the whaler yeomen of. Sixth dead humpback whale washes ashore in delaware cbs. Dolphins off the coast of rehoboth beach, delaware youtube. The justice of the peace court represents the base of the pyramid and the supreme court. Dead humpback found on lewes beach part of alarming trend on east coast.
Apr 15, 2005 the beluga whale that made its way up the delaware river is seen here wednesday near florence, n. Ap scientists are trying to determine what killed the juvenile female humpback whale that washed ashore over the weekend in delaware. Juvenile humpback whale washes ashore dead in delaware. Description american whaling began in delaware bay. From northern delaware, follow delaware route 1 south to five points and turn left to follow u. Lewes is loved for its beaches and has lots of places to visit including zwaanendael museum and preservation forge. This tour follows the same path as our delaware bay tour, with plenty of fascinating sights and points of interest along the way. Lewes delaware beach, cape henloplen state park, lewes canal. View two screens at once, freely switch back and forth, and omnitask without the need to open several new tabs. As lewes was the earliest settlement in the state, and because delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution, the town refers to itself as the.
Where the sun, the sand, and the sea are still the number one attractions. Join us as we discuss the delaware fishing license options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. May 04, 2017 the humpback whale that washed ashore in rehoboth beach on thursday is the fifth to hit the delaware coast within the last year, causing concern for officials. Theres plenty to do here at fishermans wharf for the whole family. Jun 29, 2018 tips to get the most out of your delaware beach stay. Suzanne thurman with the marine education, rehabilitation and research institute in lewes said the whale. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The whale was first spotted in cape may, new jersey, on saturday, before it washed ashore at cape henlopen state park on sunday. Many dolphins can be seen off the coast of southern delaware, and they are beautiful and exciting to watch. Take a cruise, sightseeing cruise or a sunset cruise from fishermans wharf, or go on a dolphin whale watch. Thurman says the whale is a young teenager, and is the sixth to wash ashore in delaware since 2016. Americas first whaling industry and the whaler yeomen of cape may. Its a family affair here where the delaware bay meets the atlantic ocean, with 3 generations of parsons to serve you. Cape gazette is an independently owned and operated twiceweekly, community newspaper published in lewes, delaware.
Delaware technical community college has the largest presence in the county, but students can also attend delaware state university, goldeybeacom college, university of delaware, wesley college all in georgetown, the philadelphia bible college in ellendale, and the beebe hospital school of nursing in lewes. It is likely the dead humpback whale that washed ashore in lewes this weekend was severely injured by. Although this tour is not narrated, it offers our guests stunning views of popular attractions such as the east end lighthouse, cape henlopen point, the cape may lewes ferry terminal, lewes beach, and cape henlopen. Download our apps and get alerts for local news, weather, traffic and more. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. The registered agent on file for this company is harvard business services, inc. They were listed on the national register of historic places on december 12, 1976. Our fleet includes head boats, deep sea charter boats, cruising and sightseeing. Suzanne thurman with the marine education, rehabilitation and research institute tells news outlets bluntforce trauma was identified as the cause of death. Ap a group of ferry riders has caught a rare glimpse of a massive humpback whale smacking the water in the delaware bay the moment was captured on video tuesday aboard the cape. Dolphin watch at cape henlopen state park dolphins are highly intelligent, intriguing creatures that can be found in oceans throughout the world.
Lewes looiss is an incorporated city on the delaware bay in eastern sussex county. Lewes is a great beach town that is well known for being laid back and relaxing as compared to the rest of delaware beaches. According to the 2010 census, the population is 2,747, a decrease of 6. Welcome to the quiet but progressive town of lewes, delaware. Lewes is situated where the delaware bay and atlantic ocean meet at cape. We enjoyed a 12 day 4 hour morning fishing charter from fishermans wharf in lewes, delaware. Humpback whale washes ashore in lewes delaware news. Humpback whale found in delaware likely struck by boat. The original 1,700foot 520 m and 2,800foot 850 m breakwaters were built in 1828. News covering delaware s cape region inland bays, atlantic ocean, rehoboth beach, lewes, milton, dewey beach, usa. Its a family affair here where the delaware bay meets the atlantic ocean, with three generations of parsons to serve you. The strike dislodged and broke the whale s cervical vertebrae. You can try to find whales off lewes, delaware during the season, may to september. Dead humpback whale on lewes beach part of alarming trend.
Silver woods singlefamily homes, resortbeach homes, and. Take your time to relax and enjoy a town so full of beautiful scenery, friendly people and rich history that has made many people call it home. Wistfully wander along second or amble down to the canal, where you can also catch the cape water taxi for a fascinating tour of the areas inland waterways. The whale fishery began as a dutch whaling colony at lewes, delaware in 1631. The newspaper covers events in delaware and around the world, with sections on global news and local. In terms of interrelationships among the courts, the delaware court system is similar to a pyramid. Several people saw a this whale near site 10 this weekend.
Lewes looiss is an incorporated city on the delaware bay in eastern sussex county, delaware. The beluga whale that made its way up the delaware river is seen here wednesday near florence, n. Join us for a dolphin cruise, whale dolphin cruise, evening cruise and more. Big whale off herring point yesterday delawaresurf. We were surf fishing yesterday and saw a large whale off the beach. Digital whale, llc is a delaware domestic limitedliability company filed on may 1, 2019. Ap the director of a marine research institute says the juvenile female humpback whale that washed ashore in delaware was likely killed by a boat strike. Lewes the carcass of a 31foot young fin whale washed ashore at cape henlopen state park on friday and, with continued rough currents, officials fear there could be more. Enjoy the beautiful private patio area with its gardens and chimnea.
On monday, volunteers and onlookers came out to examine the deceased whale. Suzanne thurman with the marine education, rehabilitation and research institute tells news outlets the whale is the sixth to wash ashore in delaware. Cape may, at the southern tip of new jersey, has several tour operators who take you out to the open water to see whales and bottlenose dolphins. Things you need to know about lewes to help make your stay with us more pleasant. Please remember to check with the local fish and wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Fin whale carcass washes ashore in lewes delaware, usa. As the fort of swanendael, or valley of the swans, was centralized, a misunderstanding between the colonists and the native people led to the forts.
The great dune at cape henlopen is a perfect vantage point bring binoculars. The whale, believed to be around 30 years old at the time, spent some time in the river and was visible as it breached the rivers surface. Even the tour company seems to think its iffy fishermans wharf. West bay park lewes delaware community homes for sale. Quiet and dignified, charming and friendly, lewes is perhaps the most beloved town in delaware, and certainly a perennial favorite for travelers who savor quiet strolls on boutiquefilled streets, or a relaxing meal by the water at one of the towns excellent restaurants. The saltiest town in delaware lewes chamber of commerce. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Welcome to fishermans wharf, down by the lewes, delaware drawbridge. Cape gazette is one of the leading newspapers in delaware. Choose from 38 hotels in lewes with prices starting from usd 40 per night. May 16, 2017 a pod of dolphins kept me company while trolling for bluefish off the coast in rehoboth beach, delaware. There are also whale and dolphinwatching cruises available even sea kayaking with the dolphins. Welcome to fishermans wharf, by the drawbridge in lewes delaware.
Murderkill river entrance bowers beach tide chart 2019. Cape may whale watcher searching for dolphins off of cape may point, new jersey. Search americas historic newspaper pages from 17891963 or use the u. Atlantic bottle nosed delaware beach, ocean city maryland. Experts to examine dead humpback whale found on cape henlopen beach. Lewes, delaware information, lewes weather, lewes real estate. It is currently available every tuesday and friday. Dolphin watch at cape henlopen state park rehoboth beach view. Boutique shoppers and dining devotees alike adore second street for its quaint charm. Thurman says the 36footlong whale was hit by a boat and scavenged. Newspaper directory to find information about american newspapers published between 1690present. Dennis forney has been a journalist on the delmarva peninsula since 1972 and has been writing his barefootin column for the whale and then the cape gazette for more than 30 years.
Rarely seen humpback whale spotted in delaware bay wboc. Boaters have been asked to keep a safe distance from any whales for safety purposes. The town of lewes got its start back in 1631 when a little more than twodozen men from holland sailed to the new world to establish a whale oil colony along the western shores of the delaware bay. Delaware s marine mammal experts were busy with dolphin strandings this memorial day.
Where to dine in lewes lewes is home to restaurants serving a mix of creative cuisines that will delight even the most discerning tongue. Top 10 hotels in lewes, delaware cancel free on most hotels. Lewes is located along the delaware bay in sussex county near the atlantic ocean. Family fun cruisejoin lighthouse pete the pirate on a round trip cruise aboard the cape may lewes ferry every sunday in july and august, 6. The following list contains the names of 4 papers that were published in the immediate area of lewes. Nicely furnished three story house just steps from lewes beach and the dairy queen. In total, weve identified 10 papers within 8 miles 12.
Delaware s marine mammal experts were busy with dolphin strandings this memorial day weekend, but they say its no reason for. Fishermans wharf is a large facility with multiple. The registered agent on file for this company is harvard business services,inc. Dolphins are highly intelligent, intriguing creatures that can be found in oceans throughout the world. Breaching and feeding, scattering bunker and bluefish. The delaware judiciary is composed of the supreme court, the court of chancery, the superior court, the family court, the court of common pleas, the justice of the peace court, and related judicial agencies. Whale spotted off bethany beach delaware surf fish.
The whale fishery began as a dutch whaling colony at lewes. A young, female humpback whale washed ashore at the point section of cape henlopen state park this weekend. Lewes lus is an incorporated city in sussex county, delaware, usa, on the delmarva peninsula. Tourism numbers, expenditures and economic benefits. All guests must supply their own sheets, towels and beach towels or opt. One of our familys favorite pasttimes when the water warms up in summer is watching for the atlantic bottle nosed dolphin, which can be seen nearly every day a hundred or so yards off the coast from lewes, delaware south to ocean city, maryland. The quiet, soothing streets of lewes are perfect for days when its just the two of you. Suzanne thurman, executive director of the marine education, research and rehabilitation institute, said increased wave energy from hurricane earl pushed the 25,000pound. The atlantic coast of maryland and delaware, particularly near cape henlopen state park del. Lewes was the site of the first european settlement in delaware, a whaling and trading post. The delaware bay estuary is a sanctuary for many species of marine life. Dead dolphins are washing up in delaware heres what we know. Lewes, sussex, delaware view more titles from this. Dolphin watching in lewes delaware, off cape henlopen youtube.
Founded in 1631, the townspeople have taken great pride in their historic heritage and enjoy the opportunity of sharing it with you. In addition, the list contains another 6 papers that were published in the broader area that surrounded lewes. That one was identified as a minke whale by suzanne thurman of the merr institute in lewes delaware. According to the 2010 census, the population is 2,747. Sep 05, 2010 lewes the carcass of a 31foot young fin whale washed ashore at cape henlopen state park on friday and, with continued rough currents, officials fear there could be more. Bay crossing in lewes is the only active adult community in coastal delaware located east of route 1 with easy access to the resort towns of lewes and rehoboth beach, twoandahalf miles and five miles away respectively. Tips to get the most out of your delaware beach stay. Jul 30, 2015 in 2005, the region and nation focused on the delaware river in bucks county after a 12foot beluga whale swam all the way up to the trenton and morrisville area. Our fleet includes head boats, deep sea charter boats, cruising, and sightseeing vessels. The north american right whale, a rare species known to visit the delaware coast, could be facing the threat of extinction. Here are a few things to keep in mind if youre spending the holiday at the delaware beaches. The newspaper covers the cape region, an area in southeastern sussex county, delaware.
The unique confluence of fresh and saltwater make for a nutrient rich area teeming with life and conducive to whale and dolphin activity. Dolphin watch at cape henlopen state park rehoboth beach. We have what you need an easily manipulated map, and all the local fishing spots needed to provide a good day of fishing. Dolphin and whale watching tour didnt disappoint tripadvisor. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is 7400678.
A dead humpback whale washed ashore at the point at cape henlopen state park on sunday. Along with neighboring rehoboth beach, lewes is one of the principal cities of delaware s rapidly growing cape region. Small stream dry fly nirvana dubois wyoming duration. Walk along second street, the canal or savannah road and youll be awash in delicious options all around. We see all kinds of whales in our waters all of the time. Fishermans wharf ocean and bay fishing and cruising. Dead humpback whale on lewes beach part of alarming trend on.
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