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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Feathered Friday There’s no such thing as a “seagull”! Visitors to North Carolina’s coast will inevitably encounter the birds commonly referred to as seagulls. But did you know, despite being referred to as seagulls, no bird is actually named a seagull? North Carolina’s coast is home to six different types of gulls. The most common one you’ll meet in coastal North Carolina in July is the laughing gull. The laughing gull is a classic summer gull, with a call that really does sound like laughter. Adults sport a bold black head in warm months that fades to gray-white in winter. Image: Laughing gull riding on head of pelican. (Image courtesy NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort). Image: Laughing gull, Carteret County, June 2026. (Image courtesy NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Holiday Schedule Update! Friday, July 3: Our staff will be observing the state holiday, and the museum and watercraft center will be closed. Saturday, July 4: The main museum will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., but please note the watercraft center will remain closed. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On July 1, 1914, Freddie G. Gillikin became head keeper of the U.S. Life-Saving Station at Cape Lookout. Just a year later, the Life-Saving Service officially became the US Coast Guard; and Gillikin and his crew carried out the first major rescue in the new organization’s history. In March 1915, only 48 days after the Coast Guard was formed, Keeper Gillikin and his team braved fierce winds and high seas to save the crew of “Sylvia C. Hall,” a remarkable start to a new chapter in maritime rescue history. Image: Cape Lookout Life-Saving Station, circa 1933. (Image courtesy Library of Congress). Image: View of Cape Lookout Life-Saving Station, circa 1890. (Image courtesy National Park Service). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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On June 30, 1814, Otway Burns’ privateering vessel “Snap Dragon” was captured by British forces near Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the time, the ship was under the temporary command of Captain W. R. Graham, as Burns was home recovering from rheumatism. Born near Swansboro, North Carolina, Burns completed three highly successful privateering voyages during the War of 1812 aboard “Snap Dragon,” earning him the distinction of being one of the most renowned privateers of the conflict. Image: Model of ship “Snap Dragon” made by John S. MacCormack, 1974. (North Carolina Maritime Museum Collection). Image: “Capture of the SNAP-DRAGON by the Martin, 1813,” watercolor by Irwin John Beavan. (Image courtesy The Mariners Museum and Park). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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Arti-FACTS In recognition of International Fisherman Day on June 29, we are featuring a set of historic net‑making needles (also known as shuttles) once owned by Henry Harding Swindell (1858–1916) of Hyde County, North Carolina. During this period, it was far more economical for fishermen to repair their nets rather than purchase new ones. The repair process involved selecting the appropriate net type, choosing the correct twine thickness, securing the twine to the shuttle’s central prong with a figure‑eight wrap, and then weaving the net by hand. Image: Net needle from musuem collection. (Image courtesy NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort). ... See MoreSee Less
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