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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On August 6, 1918, the freighter Merak narrowly escaped nearly 30 shells fired by German U‑boat U‑140 as it steamed south with 5,600 tons of coal. The crew zig‑zagged at full speed, buying precious time. Amazingly, not a single shell struck the ship, but danger still lurked. During its tense escape, Merak ran aground on the ever‑shifting sands of Diamond Shoals. The 43‑member crew quickly abandoned ship in two lifeboats and all survived. Image: Propeller and rudder post of “Merak.” (Image courtesy NOAA). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort is attending an event with Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum.

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Murder Mystery Dinner: “Quiet on the Set!”September 4 & 11Reservations are required for the dinner, which is open to ages 18 and up. Tickets, which go on sale June 1, are $85 ($80 for Friends of the Maritime Museum, which sponsors the event) and include dinner and the show. A cash bar will be available. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Born in Fayetteville and a graduate of UNC, James Dobbin served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy from 1853–1857. A champion of a strong naval force, Dobbin expanded the fleet by 18 ships—including six steam‑powered frigates. He backed major exploratory efforts, like Commodore Matthew Perry’s historic expedition to Japan, which led to a groundbreaking trade treaty in 1854. Dobbin passed away on August 4, 1857, just months after leaving office, and is buried in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Image: James Cochrane Dobbin. (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
Hurricane Alex formed off the Florida coast and began tracking toward the Carolinas in early August 2004. By August 3, Alex strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it moved close to the North Carolina Outer Banks. Although Alex never officially made landfall, its western eyewall scraped the Outer Banks, passing just 9 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. The storm delivered heavy winds and rain, with gusts over 100 mph reported in Hatteras Village, and rainfall totals up to 7.55 inches on Ocracoke and over 5 inches in Beaufort. The wind damage, flooding, and erosion had not been seen in parts of Ocracoke since Hurricane Gloria in 1985. Soundside flooding from Pamlico Sound led to water levels rising 4–6 feet in Buxton, Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke. There was widespread erosion along Hatteras and Ocracoke, plus significant flooding of homes and vehicles, as well as power outages lasting several days in some communities No injuries or fatalities were reported in North Carolina with Alex. However, a 26-year-old man drowned in strong waves and residual rip currents off of Nags Head two days after the passage of Alex. Image: Radar image of Hurricane Alex, 2004. (Image courtesy NOAA). Image: Hurricane Alex near Outer Banks on August 3. (Image courtesy NASA). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On August 1, 2003, the ferry “Croatan” officially joined the NCDOT fleet. This River Class workhorse carries up to 40 vehicles and 300 passengers, connecting Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands. At 180 feet long with a 44-foot beam and a 5 foot and 6 inch draft, “Croatan” is built for tough conditions. The ferry is one of 12 river class ferries. These boats are durable, double ended vessels that don’t need to turn around at the docks, keeping busy routes moving fast. Image: The River Class ferry, “Croatoan.” (Image courtesy NCDOT). ... See MoreSee Less
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