Tags: Cape May County, Disaster, Jersey Shore, Monument, Roadside Oddity

We had read about something strange among the dunes near Strathmere, just north of Sea Isle City. While not very large and not necessarily worth the drive from Bayville, it sure is…..different.

From the road, it just looks like a high part of the dunes – with a weather vane sticking out of it. Climbing up the steps reveals a small fenced off section, with oars, signs, pieces of boats, angel statues, and other random knick knacks. The walkway is even carpeted.
A storm in 1962 destroyed many of the homes nearby, and Whale Beach is where one of them stood. From what I’ve read, the family across the street owned the house and created Whale Beach as a memorial.

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Tags: Abandoned, Fort, Jersey Shore, Military, Monmouth County, Ruins, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II

2002 Trip / 2004 Trip

Friendly reminder – decent amount of pictures. For you folks with dialup… get broadband already. Seriously. It’s 2006, man.

This trip easily destroyed the 2 previous trips I took to Sandy Hook. This time around we met up with a few forum members, along with some of the fine folks from What’s in the Forest.
We first explored Batteries Mills and Kingman. We then checked out the Nike missile base, followed by a mortar battery.

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Batteries Mills and Kingman

Semi-disclaimer – Neither of these are very safe. The floors have several holes, and some of the stuff on the ceiling is barely attached anymore and could come crashing down at any time.

These 2 batteries were almost exactly alike, so I just grouped their photos together.

Can’t get out this way…

One of the many holes. Some are quite deep.

Wasn’t kidding about stuff coming down from the ceiling.

Skeletons of 2……somethings.

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Nike Missile Base

One building had a grim surprise for us…..2 dead raccoons that apparently got stuck.

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Mortar Battery

Another semi-disclaimer – Lots of asbestos.

Fun with asbestos!

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