Download or read book Eighteen Miles of History on Long Beach Island written by John Bailey Lloyd and published by Down the Shore Pub. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past is brought to life in "this loving history, " as the first edition was described by The Record of Hackensack. Rediscover the lost resort of Sea Haven and Tucker's Island; ride the Tuckerton and Long Beach railroads to the new resort of Beach Haven and stroll along its elegant boardwalk. Experience the fear of the famous 1916 shark attacks, visit the early gunning and yacht clubs. Learn of the shore whalers, watch the pound fishermen haul in boats brimming with fish caught just off the beach.