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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

3 days ago

On October 27, 1864, Union forces sank the Confederate ram CSS “Albemarle.” “Albemarle” fought in two engagements; however, its biggest threat to Union forces came while it was moored in Plymouth, North Carolina in 1864 and blocked their access to the Albemarle Sound. The Union dispatched Lieutenant William B. Cushing to North Carolina with orders to destroy “Albemarle.” Cushing torpedoed the vessel from a small launch in the river in October 1864, clearing the way for Union forces to recapture Plymouth and subsequently the entire Albemarle Sound region. Image: CSS "Albemarle." (Image Courtesy NC State Archives). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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The Edenton Tea Party, organized by Penelope Barker in Edenton on October 25, 1774, was more of a petition signing than an actual party. There was no disposal of tea into Edenton Bay, but a group of 50 prominent women in the community did sign an agreement to "give memorable proof of their patriotism" by supporting the boycott of all British tea and cloth as resolved by the provincial deputies of North Carolina. This was considered one of the first organized political protests by women in the colonies but was not taken seriously by Great Britain. The image here appeared the following year in British newspapers as a satirical cartoon of the event. The act was largely supported, though, at home and received high praise by many. It was considered bold at the time, especially considering that all involved chose no anonymity. Image: A satirical drawing depicting the Edenton Tea Party, publish March 1775. (Image courtesy Library of Congress). Image: Penelope Barker is credited for organizing the women who participated in the Edenton Tea Party. (Image courtesy of the North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

6 days ago

Fish Friday! In the spirit of spooky season, meet one of the ocean’s true terrors: the venomous and invasive lionfish. With bold stripes and flowing fins, it may look beautiful—but don’t be fooled. This fish spooks both scientists and small sea creatures alike. Originally from the tropical Indo-Pacific, lionfish have made their way into Atlantic waters, including off the coast of North Carolina. Since 2000, they’ve been spotted around rocky and artificial reefs—far from home and with no natural predators. What makes them truly scary? They have venomous spines that can seriously hurt divers and anglers. Their stomachs can expand up to 30 times their normal size—meaning they can devour huge amounts of native fish.With no natural enemies in our waters, they pose a major threat to local ecosystems. The good news? You can help. Lionfish are totally safe (and delicious) to eat once the venomous spines are removed. By choosing lionfish at the market or on a menu, you're helping control their population and protect local marine life.Image: Adult lionfish, approximately 250 mm in total length. Photograph taken in October 2004 by James Morris, Jr., an ecologist with NOAA's National Ocean Service, at his lab in Beaufort, North Carolina. (Image courtesy USGS). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

1 week ago

Thank you so much to our Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum for the recent contribution of $80,000! This is in addition to their ongoing annual support, for which we are always grateful. These funds are being used to help support the construction and enhancement of new and existing exhibits, work that is currently underway.“We’re always ready to support the Museum in any way we can,” said Friends Board President Tom Kies, pictured here presenting the check to Museum Site Manager Jamie McCargo. “We’re proud to have provided this assistance at such a critical time.” ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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An Intriguing Image, but not an intriguing way of handling a horseshoe crab. In this photo taken in Beaufort around 1900, two unidentified girls sit on porch steps as one lifts an upside town horseshoe crab by its tail (telson). Horseshoe crabs use their telson for steering and for righting themselves if they flip. This image was donated to the museum as part of a larger collection from Wiley Taylor. Image: NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort Collection. ... See MoreSee Less

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THE HARVEY W. SMITH WATERCRAFT CENTER

322 Front St.

Beaufort, NC 28516

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