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William H. Sumner ran aground at New Topsail Inlet en route to New York on Sept. 7, 1919. She was under the command of 24-year-old Robert E. Cockram — his first time at the helm following a recent promotion. Cockram was found dead of a gunshot wound in his cabin the following morning. His first mate was charged in connection to — but found not guilty of — the captain's death. (Sumner's fascinating history is here: northcarolinashipwrecks.blogspot.com/2012/01/schooner-william-h-sumner-1919.html)Attn: Shipwreck lovers. This afternoon, we see the remains of the William H. Sumner, which is about 150 yards north of the old Barnacle Bill's Pier in Surf City. It usually 'uncovers' once or twice a year. Please remember, shipwrecks are protected by the state, so removing or damaging the remains is a violation of state law. Thanks. ... See MoreSee Less

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Researchers note that the documentation is a first for offshore sites along the East Coast, but it is behavior that falls in line with global patterns previously observed in Australia, Africa and U.S. estuarine habitats ... See MoreSee Less

Sand Tiger Sharks Return to Same Shipwrecks Off N.C. Coast | Nicholas School of the Environment

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April 22, 2019 Contact: Media Contact: Tim Lucas (919) 613-8084, tdlucas@duke.edu Photos from a citizen science project reveal shipwrecks off the N.C. coast are important habitats for sand tiger sharks, a species vulnerable to extinction. (Credit: John McCord, Coastal Studies Institute) Note to Edit...

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On this day in 1790 Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury, submitted a bill to Congress calling for the establishment of a Revenue Cutter Service. The U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, officially founded four months later, would enforce maritime laws and collect customs. By 1837 it would be participating in the rescue of vessels in distress. In 1915 the service was merged with the United States Life-Saving Service to form the United States Coast Guard. ... See MoreSee Less

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Bill Flexman shared these great photos he took on Tuesday during the Shackleford Banks: Horses, Hiking, and History excursion. For information on the next upcoming trip to Shackleford Banks (as well as our other programs), visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com/events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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On this day in 1778 a letter from Edenton reported on a shipwreck that occurred along the North Carolina coast. The brig Independence under Captain Young was 7 weeks and 3 days from Nantz France with dispatches to Congress when it was cast away. The documents were saved and the Captain reported that no troops would come out of England that season. Portion of a 1775 map by Henry Mouzon showing Edenton, the Albemarle Sound and part of the coast. ... See MoreSee Less

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