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‘Cap’n Nate’ Hand and the William Tell

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Looking Back

  • Publication: Sag Harbor Express
  • Published on: Mar 21, 2023
  • Columnist: Jim Marquardt
“Cap’n” Nathan “Nate” Hand wasn’t really a captain. Born in 1841, he earned the sobriquet because he became a cherished Sag Harbor character who told fascinating tales, some of which... more

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