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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
On April 14, 1942, the destroyer “USS Roper” sank the German submarine “U-85” off the Outer Banks between Wimble Shoals and Cape Hatteras. On April 13, 1942, “U-85” was sitting in shallow water off Bodie Island lighthouse waiting for targets. Earlier that day, the four-stack destroyer “USS Roper” sailed to Cape Hatteras for antisubmarine patrol. Just after midnight, “Roper” detected a weak radar contact that is presumed to have been “U-85.” After an exchange of gun fire between the two vessels, a well-aimed 3-inch shell breached the pressure hull just aft of the conning tower. Soon, the crew of “Roper” observed the U-boat sinking at the stern and watched as the crew jumped into the water, calling for help. Ultimately, none of the U-boat crew would survive, but their bodies were later recovered and interred in Hampton Roads, Virginia. To learn more about some of the coastal North Carolina’s WWII history, visit the museum’s YouTube page @NCmaritimeB to view the presentations, “Wreck of the Caribsea,” and “The Untold Story of the Civil Air Patrol.” Image: Crew members on the deck of U-85. (Image courtesy of the National Archives). Image: USS Roper at sea. (Image courtesy of National Archives). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
On April 12, 1776, the Halifax Resolves made North Carolina the first colony to authorize its Continental Congress delegates to vote for independence.This key unlocked the building in Halifax where the Fourth Provincial Congress signed the #HalifaxResolves. #America250NC ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Fish Friday!In an April 6, 1922, article titled “Catching Black Fish,” the Beaufort News reported that “Captain Jim Ireland brought in 3000 pounds (April 3) and several of the other boats in the black fish fleet have made fairly good catchers this week.” The "black fish” they were targeting is now better known as “sea bass.” Sea bass—also known as blackfish, rock bass, black bass, or tallywag—are usually black, but smaller ones are more of a dusky brown. Notably, during spawning, dominant males can turn bright blue and have a blue hump on their heads. Black sea bass can grow up to 2 feet long and weigh up to 9 pounds. Just like in 1922, these fish are a frequent catch during the museum’s Summer Science School camps. Have you ever caught one? We’d love to hear about and see your catch! Image: Article clipping from Beaufort News, April 6, 1922. Image: 2025 Summer Science School Fish and Fishing camper showing off a black sea bass he caught. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
USS “North Carolina” was officially commissioned on April 9, 1941, the first new battleship to join the U.S. Naval fleet in 16 years. Commissioning is when a ship is officially put into active military service. Construction on USS “North Carolina” had begun on October 27, 1937, with the ship being officially launched and christened on June 13, 1940. Image: USS “North Carolina” in Navy Yard, New York, April 17, 1941. (Image courtesy NC State Archives) ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Early in the management of the herd on Shackleford Banks, horses were penned to check numbers and health. After penning, extra horses could be removed to maintain the appropriate population range. Both the Shackleford Foundation and the National Park Service currently take a hands-off approach to the management of the heard. This postcard, in addition to multiple others from the museum’s collection, is featured in the museum’s new exhibit “Swell Times” that discusses the history of recreation on the coast of North Carolina. Postcard mailed from Fayetteville, North Carolina on April 7, 1988. Transcription: “Dear Ba & James Wish you were here. We are having a wonderful time See you soon Ann & Clarence” Image: Post card featuring image of pony herding near Beaufort, NC. (NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort collection). ... See MoreSee Less
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