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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Fish Friday!For the first time in six years, the state of North Carolina has opened a limited striped bass season. Striped bass, also known as rock fish, can grow up to 5 feet long and weigh up to 77 pounds. These surprisingly large fish have stout bodies with horizontal stripes on each side. Due to overfishing, the management of North Carolina’s striped bass populations is very strict, leading to a complete shutdown of the harvest of these fish in 2019. For 2026, North Carolina announced a one-month striped bass season during April 2026 but only in certain bodies of water. To learn more about what is being done to rebuild these populations or the regulations surrounding fishing for striped bass in coastal waters visit the NC Department of Environmental Quality website. For inland and joint waters, visit NC Fish and Wildlife. Image: Tagging jumbo striped bass, North Carolina, Cape Hatteras, Winter 1958. (Image courtesy NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection). Image: Biologist tagging large striped bass to determine the coastal migration patterns of these fish, North Carolina, Cape Hatteras. (Image courtesy NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
If you or anyone you know is looking for a summer camp, these camps are amazing experiences for your kiddos!This summer, let your child dive into adventure and hands-on discovery at Summer Science Camp! Dive into the mysteries of marine life, trek through beautiful barrier islands, and get hands-on with squid dissection! 🌞🌊 Unforgettable memories and exciting science await. #SummerScienceCampRegister here: ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/nc-maritime-museums-summer-science-program/ ... 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 15, 1933, the Atlantic Hotel resort in Morehead City burned down. The original Atlantic Hotel, located on the Beaufort waterfront, was destroyed in an 1879 hurricane. These hotels were some of the first to accommodate the early waves of tourists to the coast. Want to learn more about the history of NC Coastal Tourism? Visit the museum’s YouTube page @NCmaritimeB to view the presentations “Fun on the Water: The Early Days of Coastal Tourism in North Carolina” and/or “Coastal North Carolina Tourism,” both presented by David Bennett, Maritime History Curator. Image: Atlantic Hotel, Morehead City. (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
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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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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