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The Jersey Shore circa 1905. "In the surf at Asbury Park." Having a wonderful time; wish we were still here. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
Is the young boy in the upper right not wearing a shirt?
The ropes were also there to serve the beach goers that couldn't swim. I grew up in Paterson, NJ and I was surprised at how many kids (and adults) couldn't swim. When I joined the US Navy, half my company couldn't swim and none of the guys from New York could.
Not growing up near an ocean, could someone explain the roped-in purpose? Was that a safe zone? Were some ocean days more dangerous to swimmer's than others? Thanks!
[The ropes were for bathers to hold on to to keep from being washed out to sea by the undertow. -tterrace]
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