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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Fish Friday On August 14, 1997, North Carolina took a big step for coastal conservation when the Fisheries Reform Act was signed into law by Governor James Hunt Jr. Built through collaboration among legislators, commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, fisheries managers, and conservationists, the act aimed to protect healthy fish stocks, restore depleted ones, and promote responsible use of our fisheries resources. Image: Official portrait of Governor James Hunt, 1993-2001. (Image courtesy NC State Archives). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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The brown pelican is one of the coast’s most recognizable residents, with its silvery-gray body, dark belly, and giant bill with a stretchy throat pouch. It’s also one of the only pelicans that catches fish by diving straight into the ocean from incredible heights, sometimes up to 60 feet. As it plunges, the pelican folds its wings, dives at a nearly 90-degree angle, and tilts slightly left to protect its throat. These birds stand 3 to 4.5 feet tall and can reach a wingspan of about 7.5 feet, gliding effortlessly in V-shaped formations just above the waves. In North Carolina, they’re year-round residents along the coast, especially around beaches, sandbars, and barrier islands. Brown pelicans once faced a steep decline due to DDT, which caused their eggshells to become dangerously thin. They were listed as endangered from 1970 to 2009. After DDT was banned, pelicans made an incredible comeback. Today, their population is estimated around 370,000. Image: Brown pelican, Shackleford, Oceanside, September 2014 . (Image courtesy NCMM Staff). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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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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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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