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Graves, S. 1990. Morphotomology of RI Barrier Shores. Masters Thesis, University of RI, Graduate School of Oceanography.

• Ganz, A.R. 1997. Environmental concerns of breachway and channel siltation, Winnapaug (Brightman) Pond, Quonochontaug Pond, Ninigret (Charlestown) Pond, Washington County, RI. Division of Fish and Wildlife, RI Department of Environmental Management.
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• old maps, breachway information, Quonnie Lifesaving Station information and picture

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• one old map, brief paragraph on 1815 hurricane, great old photos

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