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NC's First Lighthouse Keeper and His Wife | Coastal Review Online

17 hours ago

A very good article by historian Kevin Duffus...
North Carolina's first lighthouse keeper at Bald Head Island, a tragic accident, and a missed opportunity to appoint the first woman lighthouse keeper of the country. Click the link below... ... See MoreSee Less

Keeper Henry Long first illuminated Cape Fear Lighthouse on Dec. 23, 1794, historian Kevin Duffus writes, but briefly after his untimely death his widow unofficially assumed duty.

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24 hours ago

Fish Friday!
On this day in 1921 the fishing schooner Louise Howard of New York stranded on the bar entrance to Beaufort Harbor during a strong gale. The ship was about 5 miles south of U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Macon. She was in North Carolina waters engaging in shark fishing for the Ocean Leather Company and carried nearly a ton of dynamite on board. The following segment is from an article that ran in the December 9, 1921 issue of The Independent out of Elizabeth City. The full article covered the operations of the shark fishing operation in Morehead City that was owned by the New York based Ocean Leather Company and touted as the most important shark fishery of the world. Skin from the sharks was used in the manufacturing of shoes, gloves, purses and handbags while some intestinal sacs and other internal organs were used to make 'chamois skins'. Oils were extracted from the liver while the fins were sent to Asian markets. A gelatinous substance was removed from the skull for the use in medical research and the rest of the flesh and unused portions were ground for fertilizer. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

Join us to learn more about a true Crystal Coast icon: the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly will share some lesser known facts and the history of our "Diamond Lady." ... See MoreSee Less

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Morehead City native excels at college, in running for NC Student Teacher of the Year

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Excellent work by one of our amazing volunteers! Congratulations, Grace! ... See MoreSee Less

MOREHEAD CITY — One visually impaired college graduate and her leader dog have demonstrated that with faith and hard work anything is possible.

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On this day in 1909 the engine powered vessel Shearwater stranded in the Pamlico Sound 1.5 miles north of the U.S. Life-Saving Station Portsmouth. Crew from the station responded in the surf boat but were unable to float her. Some of the cargo was removed, and at high tide the following day the station crew kedged the Shearwater afloat and anchored her in safe harbor. Portion of a 1914 chart showing Portsmouth and vicinity. ... See MoreSee Less

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