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23 Nov Holiday schedule

Posted at 11:12h in Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Blog by NCMM Staff
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The Watercraft Center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on our regular schedule Monday, Nov. 29. The N.C. Maritime Museum will be closed  Nov. 25 but will otherwise operate on its regular schedule.
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
NOTE: This post was updated to clarify that it's referencing two different ships with the same name.On November 5, 1914, warship USS “North Carolina” helped the U.S. Navy’s aviation program launch forward—literally. While off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, “North Carolina” participated in experimental work to use catapults on battleships. It was the first warship to launch an aircraft using a catapult while underway. The work led to the use of catapults to launch aircraft from battleships and cruisers through World War II. A different Battleship North Carolina, the memorial ship moored in Wilmington, features a restored Kingfisher, a type of plane used in catapult launches, on display on its deck. The catapult tracks, themselves, have been removed.Moored across from historic downtown Wilmington, Battleship “North Carolina” proudly serves as the state’s World War II Memorial to the 11,000+ North Carolinians who made the ultimate sacrifice. Visitors are welcomed daily to explore nine levels, climb inside gun turrets, marvel at early computers, and see where the crew ate, slept, and worked. Image: Catapult launch of a C-2 flying boat from USS “North Carolina" in Pensacola Bay. (Image courtesy U.S. Navy). Image: First catapult launching from USS “North Carolina,” Pensacola, Florida, 5 November 1915. (Image courtesy U.S. Navy). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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The United States Revenue Cutter “Pamlico” arrived at its permanent station at New Bern, North Carolina, on November 4, 1907. “Pamlico” prepared to carry out assigned duties of enforcing custom laws, conducting search and rescue operations, patrol regattas and other maritime events, transport federal officials as required, and participate in community activities as ordered. The cutter spent its entire career stationed at New Bern and remained in service until 1946. Image: United States Revenue Cutter (later U.S. Coast Guard Cutter) “Pamlico” (Image courtesy New Bern-Craven County Public Library). Images: United State Revenue Cutter (later U.S. Coast Guard Cutter) “Pamlico” (Image courtesy United States Coast Guard). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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On November 3, 1792, a violent gale blew in near Cape Fear. Several vessels were driven ashore along the Cape Fear River at Brunswick and Wilmington. A structure from one of the wharves was washed up the river several miles with two people clinging to the roof. No one was injured in the storm, and the two who drifted up the river on rooftop were even saved. Image: Portion of 1780 map, J. Bew Paternoster Row, London. (Image courtesy NC Archives). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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On November 1, 1859, the new Cape Lookout lighthouse was lit for the first time by Head Keeper John Royal. John Royal was the third Cape Lookout lighthouse Head Keeper, and first for the new Cape Lookout lighthouse completed in 1859. To manage the light, John would have climbed 216 steps while carrying a container of whale oil for the lamp, and any other needed supplies. During his time at Cape Lookout lighthouse, John and his crew would be responsible for many aspects of the light, including ensuring the lamp was fueled, and the wicks were properly trimmed and lit. Images: Glass plate negatives of Cape Lookout Lighthouse, ca. 1900. (NC Maritime Museums Collection). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fish Friday!In honor of the season, we introduce you to the pumpkinseed fish (Lepomis gibbosus). Named for its resemblance in shape to a pumpkin seed, this fish can be found in reservoirs throughout North Carolina, as well as many coastal rivers. A member of the sunfish family, the pumpkinseed is a colorful, chunky fish with a small mouth. The chest and belly of the fish are orange to yellow, with lighter-colored sides. The ear flap is black but has an orange-red spot on the outer margin that is often bordered in white. Image: Pumpkinseed fish. (Image courtesy North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission). ... See MoreSee Less
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