Hurricane Carol, August 31, 1954, Wareham area

The name Carol was used again during the 1965 season, and was initially tabbed for use during the 1969 hurricane season before it was replaced with the name Camille. The name will never again be used for an Atlantic hurricane.  “Carol” was the first hurricane name to be retired.

Photographs courtesy John & George “Ned” Harper

 

 

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