Gloucester sea serpent

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The Gloucester sea serpent is a legendary creature reportedly seen around and off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and the greater Cape Ann area in the United States. The heyday of sightings began in August 1817 and continued into 1818–1819. Described as a massive serpent-like creature with humps along its back, the Gloucester sea serpent has been the subject of numerous alleged sightings and tales of encounters by fishermen and sailors. The earliest purported eyewitness account of such a creature off Cape Ann was recorded in 1638 by writer John Josselyn. Occasional reports have continued into the 21st century.

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