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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in 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 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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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
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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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
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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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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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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