Islanders Flock to Lucy Vincent Beach to Pay Respect
Islanders began to show up as word spread.
Islanders began to show up as word spread.
Lucy Vincent Beach was long-time popular photographic landmark in Chilmark.
Lucy Vincent Beach was long-time popular photographic landmark in Chilmark.
Incessant waves pull at the base of the cliffs.
Incessant waves pull at the base of the cliffs.
Last spire crumbled into the sea.
Last spire crumbled into the sea.
So many changes in 2020.
So many changes in 2020.
Sunny Saturday brought the crowds to the beach.
Sunny Saturday brought the crowds to the beach.
People scratching at the cliffs for fossils have exacerbated the problem over the years.
People scratching at the cliffs for fossils have exacerbated the problem over the years.
Spire was made up of sand and gravel.
Spire was made up of sand and gravel.
The view from above at the famed clay cliffs.
The view from above at the famed clay cliffs.
Social distancing is forgotten.
Social distancing is forgotten.
Goodbye old friend.
Goodbye old friend.
Crowds filled the beach to witness the moment.
Crowds filled the beach to witness the moment.
Quiet contemplation at the loss.
Quiet contemplation at the loss.
The last of the cliffs at Lucy Vincent Beach tumbled into the ocean Friday night. One of the most photographed landmarks on the Island, the cliffs are also archaeologically significant.