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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

3 days ago

Coastal North Carolina’s court archives are littered with complaints and lawsuits over the division of profits from harvesting whales. What sets one 1694 squabble apart from other whale-related complaints is the prominent part that a woman plays. Anne Ros’s woman’s testimony in that complaint underscored the larger role that women had in what is typically thought of as a male-dominated field. It is through her participation that we gain a clearer picture of both the whaling industry in North Carolina and the role coastal women played in that industry. Check out the Winter/Spring issue of The MariTimes to learn more. ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/maritimes/🗺️Hand drawn map of Shackleford Banks. Image from National Park Service.📸 Men stand by the large try pots used in the process of rendering oil from whale blubber. 1921 photo from the Museum of New Zealand. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

3 days ago

On December 23, 1989, a large storm moved off the North Carolina coast. The early winter event produced wind speeds of 60 mph and waves as high as 34 feet. In these hazardous conditions the tanker Benjamin Isherwood was pushed onto a sandbar off Corolla. As well, the storm brought record snowfall to the coastal region of the state.📸 weather graphic of snowfall totals from the December 1989 storm, National Weather Service, NOAA. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

6 days ago

Fish Friday!Oyster stew...Will your holiday meal plans include oysters? A popular dish for the season is oyster stew, guaranteed to warm you up on a cold December day!From NC Sea Grant, enjoy this recipe: 1 pint standard oysters, undrained4 tablespoons butter1 quart whole milk1 ½ teaspoons sea salt⅛ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon paprika4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsleyoyster crackers (optional)In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add oysters and cook just until edges begin to curl, about 5 minutes. Add milk, salt, pepper and paprika. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated and oysters are done, about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not boil. Pour into serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with oyster crackers.Contributed by Joyce Taylor From: Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas📸 from the hey day of our oyster fishery, unloading oysters at the dock, Washington, NC 1884, NC State Archives. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

2 weeks ago

Twelve Days of Christmas Piggott Style! On December 15, 1836, Confederate spy Emeline Pigott was born in Carteret County, North Carolina. As an adult Piggott would be arrested in 1865 for treason against the United States for smuggling materials for the Confederacy. When arrested it was discovered that Piggott had concealed THIRTY POUNDS of contraband in specially made pockets in her skirts. The contents of her pockets were said to include one pair of boots, two pairs of pants, a shirt, a cap, a dozen linen collars, twelve handkerchiefs, fifty skeins of wool, needles, multiple spools of thread, toothbrushes, hair combs, pocketknives, several pairs of gloves, razors, candy, and letters that she destroyed before they could be read; And a partridge in a pear tree! (not really any trees or birds, but it goes with the song)Despite the contents of her pockets, Piggott was never convicted and was later released. 📸NC State Archives #nchistory #northcarolina #maritimehistory #ThisDayInHistory #historylovers #womenhistory ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort was live.

2 weeks ago

The annual John Costlow Train Show has opened again at the watercraft center with eight custom displays, a kids play area and Santa himself! Open today until 5 p.m. and Sunday 12-4. ... See MoreSee Less

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