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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
The United States Revenue Cutter “Pamlico” arrived at its permanent station at New Bern, North Carolina, on November 4, 1907. “Pamlico” prepared to carry out assigned duties of enforcing customs laws, conducting search and rescue operations, patrolling regattas and other maritime events, transporting federal officials, and participating in community activities. The cutter spent its entire career stationed at New Bern and remained in service until 1946. Image: United States Revenue Cutter (later U.S. Coast Guard Cutter) “Pamlico” (Image courtesy New Bern-Craven County Public Library). Images: United State Revenue Cutter (later U.S. Coast Guard Cutter) “Pamlico” (Image courtesy United States Coast Guard). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Celebrating a Beaufort milestone! On November 2, 1991, the NC Maritime Museum held opening ceremonies for the newly completed Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. The building, dedicated earlier that June, replaced an older structure beyond repair. Thanks to generous support from Mrs. Evelyn Chadwick Smith, the Friends of the Maritime Museum, and funding from the NC Department of Agriculture, the center stands as a tribute to the late Harvey W. Smith and continues his legacy in wooden boatbuilding. Image: Building the watercraft center, ca. 1990. Images: Multiple images of the watercraft center between 2020-2026. ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On November 1, 1859, the Cape Lookout Lighthouse shone for the very first time. Head Keeper John Royal, the third keeper at Cape Lookout and the first to serve in the newly completed tower, climbed all 216 steps to light the lamp that guided mariners along our coast. Carrying whale oil and supplies up those winding stairs, John and his crew worked tirelessly to keep the beacon burning: fueling the lamp, trimming the wicks, and ensuring the light stayed bright through every shift. Images: Glass plate negatives of Cape Lookout Lighthouse, ca. 1900. (NC Maritime Museums collection). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
Feathered Friday North Carolina’s smallest owl, the eastern screech owl, depends on healthy forests and tree cavities for nesting. They hunt insects and small rodents, but searching along roadsides often leads to injuries that leave them unable to survive in the wild. Despite their name, screech-owls don’t screech. Their calls are soft trills and whinnies. Often hiding in tree holes by day, these 10-inch-tall owls blend perfectly to their environments in shades of gray, red, or brown. You might have one in your own neighborhood and never know it. Image: Eastern screech owl, NC Aquarium at Pine Knolls Shores. (Image by Museum staff). ... See MoreSee Less
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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort
On October 29, 2012, the tall ship “Bounty” was lost off the Outer Banks as Hurricane Sandy churned through the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Trouble started the day before with power failing and water pouring in more than 90 miles off Cape Hatteras, the crew abandoned ship and fought to survive in two life rafts amid hurricane force winds. October 29, U.S. Coast Guard aircrews from Elizabeth City launched into the storm, battling violent turbulence, 30‑foot waves, and relentless winds, to reach the stranded sailors at first light. Through incredible teamwork, determination, and bravery, two rescue helicopters hoisted 14 survivors from the raging seas. Tragically, two crewmembers were declared lost, including “Bounty’s” captain after an exhaustive multi day search. Image: HMS Bounty replica sinking during hurricane Sandy, October 29, 2012. (Image courtesy US Coast Guard). ... See MoreSee Less
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