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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Note: This post has been edited to correct the date the battle took place.On March 14, 1862, Union Army Major General Ambrose E. Burnside’s forces took New Bern. He and his troops had landed at Slocum Creek the day before and made their way along the railroad tracks and the old Beaufort Road. The 11,000 men were accompanied by Union Navy Commander Stephen C. Rowan and his 13 gunboats that moved up the Neuse River. Opposing forces were led by General Laurence O'Bryan Branch along with Colonel Zebulon Vance. Image: March 14, 1862, drawing depicting the Union gunboats as they move towards New Bern from an 1862 issue of Harper’s Weekly. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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The Education Department offers one eight-week internship each summer. The selected intern will support educational programs and daily operations under the guidance of the education staff. Primary responsibilities include assisting with our half-day Summer Science School classes, which explore topics such as sailors, fishing, model boats, and maritime archaeology. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fish Friday The great barracuda can grow up to 5 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds. These fish are ambush predators, lying in wait and then darting out at speeds of up to 36 miles per hour to grab their unsuspecting prey. Fun fact: barracuda’s iconic toothy smile is made up of two rows of teeth. Their sharp, outer row is used for tearing while their larger, inner row is used for piercing. Image: Great barracuda, St. Croix, March 2009. (Image courtesy NOAA). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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“We wanted to create a program that looks at whales through many lenses: science, history, art and conservation,” said Associate Education Curator Christine Brin, who coordinated the symposium. “Whales have shaped coastal communities for centuries, and they continue to shape conversations about how we care for our oceans today.”www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_eee1bbbc-2368-4544-87d7-47ec707d6ecb.html ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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On March 11, 1942, the American freighter “Caribsea” was struck by a torpedo from German U-boat 158 east of Cape Lookout. “Caribsea” and its load of manganese ore from Cuba sank in less than 3 minutes. Of the 28 crew members onboard, only 7 survived. James Baum Gaskill, an Ocracoke native, and engineer of “Caribsea,” lost his life that day. It is said that the ship’s name plate and James’s engineers license washed up at his native island after the tragic event. Learn more about “Caribsea” on March 12 at noon when Education Curator, Courtney Felton gives a presentation on the wreck. The lecture will be held in the museum auditorium and streamed via Zoom. This program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Lecture Series, informal lectures focused on North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal environment, and culture. Programs are offered select Thursdays at noon. Admission is free, and registration is not required for the in-person program. Image: “Caribsea” prior to World War II. (Image courtesy University of Wisconsin). ... See MoreSee Less
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