Cape Pond, circa 1900

Iceboating was, and still is popular on Cape Ann. I've seen it on Niles Pond. All these boats are home made, and my favorite was Mark Sheldon's. Cape Pond is now a public water supply for Rockport.
Iceboating was, and still is popular on Cape Ann. I’ve seen it on Niles Pond. All these boats are home made, and my favorite was Mark Sheldon’s. Cape Pond is now a public water supply for Rockport.