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15 Feb 20181111_130039_resized_1

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Be part of a legendary crew! The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Memorial is looking for a Sales Supervisor to help lead our Admissions and Ship’s Store operations and keep things running smoothly for the thousands of visitors who come aboard each year. If you’re a strong people leader who enjoys customer service, problem-solving and working in a one-of-a-kind historic setting, take a look at the position and see if it could be a good fit for you. Applications close on August 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm.Scan the QR code to learn more and apply or visit bit.ly/admissions-supervisor #NowHiring #BattleshipNC #BattleshipNORTHCAROLINA #museumship #retailjobs #customerservicejobs #jobsinWilmingtonNC #WilmingtonNC #WilmingtonNCJobs #NCJobs #MuseumJobs #HistoricSites #JoinOurCrew ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Hurricane Emily struck the Outer Banks on August 31, 1993, as a Category 3 storm, leaving a major mark on Eastern North Carolina. More than 550 homes were damaged beyond repair, and power was cut to Hatteras Island to prevent fires from downed lines. Storm surge and flooding left one in four Cape Hatteras residents homeless. Strong winds uprooted trees, tore off roofs, and caused $35 million in damage. Two lives were tragically lost when swimmers drowned in Nags Head. As hurricane season continues, now is the time to prepare—not after a storm forms. Visit ReadyNC.gov for a list of emergency supply kit essentials. Preparing early helps protect you, your family, and your community. Images: Surge Flooding near Buxton, NC associated with Hurricane Emily, August 31, 1993. (Image courtesy the National Weather Service). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Feathered Friday Ospreys have a unique outer toe that can reverse to help them hold onto slippery fish, resulting in a “two toes forward and one toe back grip.” These birds of prey are incredible fish loving raptors you can spot along the North Carolina coastal waterways. They’re one of the easiest birds of prey to observe thanks to their big, attention‑grabbing nests built on dead trees, channel markers, and even other human‑made structures. Ospreys are protected, nongame birds that stand over 21 inches tall with wingspans reaching up to 6 feet. They’re dark brown on top, bright white underneath, with a striking white head and a bold brown stripe through the eye. If you see a bird flying with crooked, M‑shaped wings and dark patches under the wings, you’ve likely found an osprey. They’re also the only raptor that dives feet‑first straight into the water to grab fish, using their sharp, spiny foot pads to hold onto slippery prey. Image: Osprey, Carteret County, May-June 2026. ( NC Maritime Museum at Beaufort images). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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On August 27, 1812, North Carolina privateer Otway Burns and partner Edward Pasteur receive official Letters of Marque for the vessel “Snap Dragon.” This authorized the private vessel to attack and capture enemy vessels during the War of 1812. Image: An oil painting of Otway Burns by F. Mahler, ca. 1875-1895. (Image courtesy of the North Carolina Museum of History). Image: Painting of “Snap Dragon” by Irwin John Bevan. (Image courtesy the Mariners Museum). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Water skiing may have been invented in the 1920s, but it didn’t take hold in North Carolina until the 1950s, when motorboats became widely available. Soon, water‑ski exhibitions popped up across the state, and coastal communities like Southport even built water ski ramps right in the harbor. One incredible example of the sport’s rising popularity was reported by the Carteret News Times on August 25, 1959. The article reported that a young couple from Goldsboro skied all the way from Washington in Beaufort County down to Charleston, South Carolina (335 miles!). They’d already completed a Washington‑to‑Morehead City run the previous summer. Want to dive deeper into coastal recreation? Visit the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, where you can explore beach culture, historic surfboards, sailing lore, and spearfishing history. Image: Waters skis, ca. 1960. These skis were used on White Lake, North Carolina. (Part of the NC Maritime Museum at Beaufort Collection). Image: Article from Carteret News Times Published August 28, 1959. (Image courtesy DigitalNC). ... See MoreSee Less

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