Moment 19th century fishing hut wiped out by 15ft wave

A record high tide in Maine washed away three historic fishing shacks that had stood since the 19th century and formed the backdrop of countless photographs. The shacks, owned by the city of South Portland, had just undergone a facelift in October when they were repainted and re-shingled. They were the last in a series of fishing shacks that predate the city’s incorporation after they were first built along the shore and then moved to their current location in the 19th century. A record 15ft high tide was measured in Portland, Maine, just after noon on Saturday, after a storm surge amplified what was already the month’s highest tide, National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Cempa said. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, provid