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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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On May 29, 1943, the engine quit on the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft piloted by Rhonda L. Story of Lenoir with Observer Kermit F. Stubbins of Greensboro. Surfmen from the Coast Guard station in Nags Head rescued both men in a surfboat. As a result of surviving the water incident, the men officially became members of the recently created “Duck Club” for members that had survived a water landing. The national CAP headquarters issued a special badge featuring a red duck floating on blue water to members of the Duck Club. Image: Duck Club Badge. (Image courtesy WW2wings.com). #maritimehistory #northcarolina #nchistory #NorthCarolina #historylovers #thecrystalcoast ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Always lock parked cars. More than 900 children have died inside hot vehicles since 1998, some due to children accessing a parked car without supervision. Lock parked cars even if you are not a caretaker. If you can’t find your child, you should always check the car. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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As the days warm up, stay safe. Please review the following symptoms of heat stroke and exhaustion so you are prepared to recognize it in yourself and those around you. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, weakness Act Fast: move to cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water, seek medical help if symptoms don’t improve Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Heat Stroke: confusion, dizziness, becomes unconscious Act Fast: move person to a cooler area, loosen clothing and remove extra layers, cool with water or ice Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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Fish Friday There’s a new state record for largest white trevally (aka thicklipped jack) caught in North Carolina! On May 8, 2025, Thomas Woo of Wilmington caught the record holding 37.8-inch long, 19-pound and 3.2-ounce fish offshore from Wrightsville Beach. The white trevally is greenish- blue above, silvery white from below, with a yellow stripe along its side. They average 11-16 inches long, with adults being found in coastal waters and estuaries in North Carolina and as far south as southern Brazil. Image: Thomas Woo holding state record White Trevally. (Image courtesy DEQ).#fishfridays #fishfriday #maritimehistory ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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On May 22, 1939, work began on the first Jennette’s Ocean Pier in Nags Head. The pier opened for business that summer with a snack bar, bait stand, guest rooms, and restrooms for the public. Over the years, Jennette’s Pier suffered damage from sea worms, storms, and even a wayward shipwreck and was rebuilt several times. In 2003, damage from Hurricane Isabel caused its final demise. A new 1,000-foot state-of-the-art green pier with educational exhibits, wind turbines and concrete pilings opened in 2011 to replace the old pier. Image: Courtesy NC State Archives #maritimehistory #historylovers #northcarolina #nchistory #NorthCarolina ... See MoreSee Less

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