New England Legends Podcast 341 - The Captain’s Well

In Episode 341 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger grab a drink at the Captain’s Well in Amesbury, Massachusetts. In 1792, future Captain Valentine Bagley was marooned in a desolate part of Arabia. Out of his ship’s crew of 25, only eight survived the ordeal. Bagley swore to God if he should live, he would go home and dig a well for all so no one will suffer thirst like he did. #newenglandlegends
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[@Hatch61]

Another great legend guys, thanks. The things we all take for granted (water), really makes one think. Thanks again, be well guys.

[@chrisunjnown]

First off thank for another great legend. All the hard work, you do is appreciated. Tremendous! My wife and I are playing a trip, to see how many we can get to see. Living in New England almost all my life, never knew half of them. After you guys do the legend, I take away knowing more. Keep up the great work.

[@JasonFinch-cq8js]

Hello Jeff belanger

[@SeolianAstrionica]

This is just a 5 minute walk from where I live. If he had known about this story, I'm sure Sumuel Adams Drake would've included it in his compendium "A Book of New England Legends and Folk lore". Side note: That book is also how I came across one of my favorite new (to me) short stories entitled "Peter Rugg: The Missing Man" a short ghost story penned by William Austin in 1825.

[@JasonFinch-cq8js]

Hello Ray auger