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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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In the early morning hours of November 18, 1939, the menhaden vessel “Southland” of Carteret Fish and Oil Co. collided with the tug “Especo” and barge “Espee” of New York on the Intracoastal Waterway six miles from Beaufort. Ten crewmembers of the fishing vessel perished in the wreck. The men who were asleep below deck and lost when “Southland” sank include E.J. and Charlie Fulcher of Stacy; Junius Tootle of Morehead City; James Yarborough of New Bern; Henry Clarridy of Bolivia; Robert Lee, N. R. Hewitt, and Joseph Eagles of Southport; and Jim Jackson and John Wilson of Mayport, Florida. “Southland” was heading from Ocracoke to Morehead City with a full load of fish when the collision occurred. The tug was pushing the barge “Espee” to Hopewell, Virginia. Image from The Beaufort News, January 9, 1941. (Image courtesy NC State Archives). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

3 days ago

The North Carolina beaches have been a long-time draw as evidenced by the many bathers in the water and on the shore in this postcard, “Bathing at Lumina, Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, N.C.” Postmarked: August 20, 1929, from Wilmington, N.C. Transcription: “Mrs. V.J. Teague 713 Morehead Ave. Greensboro, N.C. Dear Mama, We are just fine. Arrived out here at 4 oclock, think that was good time. Saw Hugh last night, he had to go some place to-day & don’t know for sure when he will get back. Everything is so nice here, do wish you were with us, but the trip down would have been too hard on you I expect. I have never been here when so few people were here. Will send another card tomorrow. Heaps of Love, Essie. Hope your (?) is better.” ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

5 days ago

Fish Friday!Blue crabs live up and down the Atlantic Coast and are caught by both commercial and recreational fishermen. The crabs’ scientific name—Callinectes sapidus—translates from Latin to 'beautiful savory swimmer.' The blue crab’s shell—called the “carapace”—is a blue to olive green. Their shells can reach up to 9 inches across. Blue crab claws are bright blue, and mature females commonly have red tips on their claws. These tasty swimmers have three pairs of walking legs and rear swimming legs that look like paddles. Though not featured in many of the iconic Thanksgiving images, crab and other shellfish were likely a part of the feast that inspired the national holiday due to their abundance and range. Consider the sustainable and delicious seafood option of crab cakes using your Thanksgiving leftovers, thanks to this recipe put out by NOAA Fisheries and Seafood Nutrition Partnership: Easy Crab Cake Servings 3 or 6 Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 15 mins Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup mashed potatoes 1 (8 oz.) can lump crab meat 1/2 cup flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Olive oil Instructions 1. In a small bowl, gently fold together potatoes and crab. Make 6 croquette disks, shaping them firmly. 2. Make a breading station by placing flour on a plate, beaten eggs into a bowl, and then mix Panko and Parmesan on another plate.3. Carefully dredge each croquette disk in flour, then eggs, then coat well with Panko-Parmesan mixture. 4. Heat a skillet to medium-high and add olive oil. Gently add 3 of the croquettes, cooking them until lightly browned on each side. Remove and place croquettes on a paper towel. Drizzle a little more olive oil into pan and add the final 3 croquettes, browning on each side. Remove and let croquettes slightly cool, then serve! Image: Blue Crabs. (Image courtesy Nancy Tebeau). ... See MoreSee Less

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

1 week ago

Happy 250th birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! The U.S. Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, during the American Revolution. Today we celebrate the millions of Marines who have and continue to serve the nation. Semper Fidelis! Video courtesy U.S. Marine Corps ... See MoreSee Less

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250 Years of Winning Our Nation's Battles For one quarter of a millennium, we have defended our country. From the birth of our nation during the American Re...

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

2 weeks ago

Fish Friday! In the fall of 2013 these images of stop net fishing on Bogue Banks were captured, and the fishermen were quoted as saying, “Take your pictures now because we’re probably going to be the last generation to do this!” In these pictures, courtesy of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, a mullet fishing crew on Bogue Banks are pulling in their strike net. The season for mullet harvest from the beach has traditionally occurred in the Fall. Launching small skiffs into the surf from southern facing beaches is a little easier this time of year, the north winds can calm the ocean's surface. An 'L' shaped net fixed to the beach is swept by a skiff pulling a seine. Once the seine has been brought back to the beach, tractors are used to pull it completely out of the water so the catch can be culled.Image: A crew of stop net fishermen keep a watchful eye on the water, circa 2013. (Image courtesy NCDMF).Image: The stop net has been “struck” and strike net hooked up to the second tractor, circa 2013. (Image courtesy NCDMF).Image: The catch has been hauled onto the beach and is now being transferred to waiting trucks, circa 2013. (Image courtesy NCDMF). ... See MoreSee Less

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