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Maritime Heritage Series: ‘Lightships to Light Towers: The North Carolina Capes’

April 20, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Free
light ship anchored offshore with sign reading Cape Lookout Shoals off its starboard side

Shortly after the construction of several coastal lighthouses in North Carolina it was apparent that some locations would require additional warning lights. The dangerous shoals of Diamond, Lookout and Frying Pan proved difficult to navigate for many seafaring captains. Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly to learn about the early attempts to mark these treacherous waters and what has happened to the latest towers. Free, no registration required.

The program is part of the museum’s Maritime Heritage Series, free, informal lectures held in the museum auditorium. Registration is not required gor the in-person program. Or watch online live via the museum’s Facebook page or Zoom.

Details

Date:
April 20, 2023
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
315 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516 United States
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Phone:
2525047740
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Registration and Refund Policy:

Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.