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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On November 5, 1915, the armored cruiser USS “North Carolina (ACR-12)” made aviation history. While off Pensacola, Florida, the warship became the first to launch an aircraft by catapult while underway, a breakthrough that helped propel U.S. Navy aviation forward and shaped catapult launches through World War II. Today, another “North Carolina” honors that legacy. Though the original catapult tracks are gone, visitors to Battleship “North Carolina (BB-55)” in Wilmington can see a restored Kingfisher aircraft on deck, just like those launched at sea. Moored across from historic downtown Wilmington, the battleship stands as North Carolina’s official World War II memorial, honoring more than 11,000 North Carolinians who gave their lives. Open daily, visitors to the battleship can explore nine decks, step inside gun turrets, and experience where its crew lived and served. Image: Catapult launch of a C-2 flying boat from USS “North Carolina" in Pensacola Bay. (Image courtesy US Navy). Image: First catapult launching from USS “North Carolina,” Pensacola, Florida, on November 5,1915. (Image courtesy US Navy). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
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 customs laws, conducting search and rescue operations, patrolling regattas and other maritime events, transporting federal officials, and participating in community activities. 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 at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Celebrating a Beaufort milestone! On November 2, 1991, the NC Maritime Museum held opening ceremonies for the newly completed Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. The building, dedicated earlier that June, replaced an older structure beyond repair. Thanks to generous support from Mrs. Evelyn Chadwick Smith, the Friends of the Maritime Museum, and funding from the NC Department of Agriculture, the center stands as a tribute to the late Harvey W. Smith and continues his legacy in wooden boatbuilding. Image: Building the watercraft center, ca. 1990. Images: Multiple images of the watercraft center between 2020-2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On November 1, 1859, the Cape Lookout Lighthouse shone for the very first time. Head Keeper John Royal, the third keeper at Cape Lookout and the first to serve in the newly completed tower, climbed all 216 steps to light the lamp that guided mariners along our coast. Carrying whale oil and supplies up those winding stairs, John and his crew worked tirelessly to keep the beacon burning: fueling the lamp, trimming the wicks, and ensuring the light stayed bright through every shift. 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 at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Feathered Friday North Carolina’s smallest owl, the eastern screech owl, depends on healthy forests and tree cavities for nesting. They hunt insects and small rodents, but searching along roadsides often leads to injuries that leave them unable to survive in the wild. Despite their name, screech-owls don’t screech. Their calls are soft trills and whinnies. Often hiding in tree holes by day, these 10-inch-tall owls blend perfectly to their environments in shades of gray, red, or brown. You might have one in your own neighborhood and never know it. Image: Eastern screech owl, NC Aquarium at Pine Knolls Shores. (Image by Museum staff). ... See MoreSee Less
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