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May 26, 1836
Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Captain Crabtree reported sighting an enormous sea serpent on June 20, 1793, about two leagues from Mount Desert. The creature had a horse-like head elevated 6-8 feet above water, body like a barrel, and estimated length of 55-60 feet.
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Full Text
From Phillips' Almanac, published at Warren, 1795.
Marine Serpent.
Capt. Crabtree relates, that on the 20th of June, 1793, he saw about two leagues from Mount Desert, a Serpent of an enormous size, swimming on the surface of the ocean; its head was elevated about six or eight feet out of water. That part of the body which was discernible appeared to be of the size of a barrel in circumference, but the head larger, having some resemblance of a horse's. It was supposed to be from 55 to 60 feet in length.
Marine Serpent.
Capt. Crabtree relates, that on the 20th of June, 1793, he saw about two leagues from Mount Desert, a Serpent of an enormous size, swimming on the surface of the ocean; its head was elevated about six or eight feet out of water. That part of the body which was discernible appeared to be of the size of a barrel in circumference, but the head larger, having some resemblance of a horse's. It was supposed to be from 55 to 60 feet in length.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
What keywords are associated?
Marine Serpent
Sea Monster
Capt Crabtree
Mount Desert
1793 Sighting
Enormous Creature
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Crabtree
Where did it happen?
About Two Leagues From Mount Desert
Filler Details
Topic
Enormous Marine Serpent Sighting
Location
About Two Leagues From Mount Desert
Key Persons
Capt. Crabtree
Event Details
Capt. Crabtree saw a serpent of enormous size swimming on the ocean surface, head elevated 6-8 feet, body barrel-sized in circumference with larger horse-like head, estimated 55-60 feet long.