1989Whale’s Jaw in Dogtown split and toppled over.Location and Setting, Dogtown, Landscape

Whales Jaw in Dogtown, n.d. Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Photo 13524
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It appeared a “very large, hot fire” may have been set near the base of the jaw, which weakened the lower boulder and caused it to collapsed.

Gloucester Daily Times. "Whale's Jaw splits, topples over." August 11, 1989.
Gloucester Daily Times. "Whale's Jaw splits, topples over." August 11, 1989.
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