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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Mailed on September 9, 1912, from Beaufort, NC, this vintage postcard shows a snapshot of the local commercial fishing industry titled “Unloading Fertilizer Fish, Beaufort, N.C.” Though the postcard doesn’t name the species, it most likely shows menhaden, silvery fish with a black shoulder spot that have long been essential to Atlantic coastal ecosystems and industry. Menhaden filter the water by feeding on phytoplankton and zooplankton, and for decades they fueled one of North Carolina’s most important fisheries. Image: Postcard from the museum’s collection. Source: NC Maritime Museum at Beaufort’s Menhaden Exhibit. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On September 7, 1846, a powerful hurricane opened both Hatteras and Oregon inlets on the Outer Banks. Oregon Inlet has shifted about 2 miles since then and remains a challenging, ever‑changing passage for commercial and recreational vessels. The Army Corps of Engineers has dredged it since 1960, and the Coast Guard maintains navigation aids to keep boats moving safely. Hatteras Inlet, captured by Union forces in 1861, is now crossed by a state‑run ferry. Regular ferry service across Oregon Inlet came to an end after the Herbert C. Bonner bridge was built in 1963. Images: Oregon Inlet Ferry on Hatteras Island, NC, December 1952. (Image courtesy NC State Archives). Images: Oregon Inlet ferry, 1951. (Image courtesy NC State Archives). Image: Catch of Amberjack made in Gulf Stream near Oregon Inlet, 1951. (Image courtesy NC State Archive) ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort is attending an event.

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Lights ... Camera ... MURDER!The mystery isn’t over yet. And you have one more chance to solve it! Join us Friday, September 11, from 6–8 p.m. for this year's final performance of the 12th annual Murder Mystery Dinner: “Quiet on the Set” at the museum.The intrigue starts with a Revolutionary-era treasure followed 250 years later by a shocking murder. Uncover the clues to find out which of the five suspects is actually the killer.Limited tickets are available at the link in the comments to enjoy an interactive evening filled with history, humor, intrigue and a delicious catered dinner. Don’t miss your final chance to be part of the mystery! ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Feral FridayAre the Shackleford horses “feral” or “wild”?Feral means their ancestors were once domesticated; “wild” means they live untamed. Both apply to the Banker Ponies of Shackleford Banks.These Colonial Spanish–descended horses have roamed the 9‑mile barrier island for centuries. See them on the Maritime Museum’s “Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks” trip—ferry ride included! Next hikes will be on September 22 and October 20. See the museum’s website for more details.Keep at least 50 feet away, don’t feed or touch them, and keep pets leashed. Federal protections keep the herd safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On September 3, 1913, during a hurricane, the ship “George W. Wells,” the first six masted schooner ever built, would wreck off Ocracoke. The remains of “George W. Wells,” would resurface on the local beach for generations making the story of this ship as much history as local lore. Everyone on board the 345-foot ship, plus a St. Bernard, were rescued in a dramatic storm near Hatteras Inlet. Image: “George W. Wells,” circa 1900. (Image courtesy San Francisco Public Library). Image: Part of nameplate from “George W. Wells” from the collection at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. ... See MoreSee Less
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