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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

3 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
On July 12, 1813, the British, under the command of Admiral George Cockburn, plundered Ocracoke and Portsmouth islands as part of the War of 1812. The week-long invasion was the most serious attack on North Carolina during this war, with the British plundering the islands of livestock and ships, as well as destroying property. Cockburn’s fleet included a 74-gun man-of-war, three frigates, a brig, three schooners, and several transport vessels carrying nearly 3,000 British soldiers and marines The British fleet sailed for Nova Scotia on July 16, 1813, but warned locals that the entire North Carolina coast remained under a British blockade. There is no evidence that the fleet ever returned to enforce it. Image: Circa 1817, Cockburn is shown wearing rear-admiral’s undress coat and hat, 1812–25 pattern, breeches and hessian boots. In the background are the burning Capitol buildings in Washington. (Image courtesy National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London). Image: NC Highway Historical Marker British Invasion (B-19), marking the the British occupation of Portsmouth and Ocracoke islands. The marker is located off of NC 45 near Creekside Road in Swan Quarter. ... 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 Have you heard of the puddingwife fish? This colorful fish has a greenish/olive colored body, a head that appears orange from above and bluish green from below, and orange lines running from pectoral fin to belly. The origin of the name remains largely a mystery, share your theories in the comments! The puddingwife fish grow up to 20 inches long, with the largest caught in North Carolina measuring 18 inches long. That record holding puddingwife weighed 3 pounds, 11 ounces, and was caught off the coast of Southport in 2023 by Connor Stone. Image: Connor Stone holding state record holding puddingwife fish. (Image courtesy of NCDEQ). #thebeach #fishfridays #fishfriday ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

7 days ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Volunteers at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center are in the process of building a 34-foot-long by 6-foot-wide rowing gig with the Beaufort Oars. Marty Eshleman, a volunteer at the watercraft center and a member of the Beaufort Oars, designed the rowing gig with the intention of accommodating six rowers and a coxswain. The “Beaufort Inlet Pilot Gig” project marks 35 years of the Beaufort Oars and the watercraft center collaborating on boat construction projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

2 weeks ago

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Each July, traditionally-rigged sailing craft rally in Beaufort's Taylors Creek to celebrate the historic voyages that carried news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks. The Great 4th Traditional Skiff Rally traditionally takes place after July 4 in recognition of the delay between the signing of the Declaration and the arrival of the news. The Traditional Small Craft Association, Friends of the Museum Chapter, will host this year's sail on Thursday, July 10. Image: Great 4th Traditional Rally from past years. (Image courtesy the Friends of the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort). #thebeach #4thofJuly #4thofJuly ... 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!Today is a special version of our weekly focus on fish and fishing as we celebrate both independence from British rule — and from fishing licenses! On July 4 of each year, North Carolina residents and visitors can fish for free in public waters. (While you don't need a fishing license today, you do need to still follow size and bag limits, as well as all other fishing regulations.) Happy fishing and happy birthday, America! ... See MoreSee Less
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