Holy Colossal Cairns, Batman! What is that thing? Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 5/17/2005
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The teazer: Rugged granite barrens, high above the Atlantic, fog horn lowing in the distance, crashing waves and spectacular views.

The task: Locate the cache (of course!), and help to solve the mystery of the nearby curiousity. What is it? Who made it? And why?

The caveat: The ocean doesn't come with a safety net. Stick to the trails, be mindful of your footing, and use common sense with regard to weather conditions. The trail consists of footpaths and granite barrens. Please keep a watchful eye on young children and geo-pets, and take extra care if seeking the cache at night or in icy conditions.

An aside: From the parking area (N 44 34.620 W 063 33.028), scan the sea to your left for a small, fairly flat rock. This is the infamous "Holy Stone of the Sea", the object of much superstition. Nearby is a purportedly haunted reef, the site of many shipwrecks and drownings. However, the rock is also said to have saved lives. In 1797, in one of the worst local wrecks in history, the 'La Tribune' foundered on the shoal and ultimately sank. A number of crew clung to the stone through the long, cold November night, to be rescued in the light of the new day. The wreck and ensuing events made a hero of a 13-year-old boy named Joe Cracker, who was the first to brave the rough seas to rescue two men. Of over 240 people on board, only 12 survived. History buffs can read the full story, as originally reported, here: (visit link)

Happy trails to all!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Hc bss gur tebhaq, va n fpenttyl gerr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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