Outer Banks Shipwrecks

Author : Mary Ellen Riddle
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439659885

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Outer Banks Shipwrecks by Mary Ellen Riddle Pdf

Ever since ships began navigating the coast of North Carolina, the area has maintained a reputation for being dangerous. Today, the region that stretches from the Currituck Outer Banks south to Bogue Banks is referred to as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." From the 1585 grounding of the English ship Tiger off the Outer Banks to the 2012 loss of the Bounty, more than 2,000 shipwrecks have occurred in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Weather, geography, war, piracy, and human error have all contributed to this dense shipwreck zone. The stories behind the shipwrecks illustrate the best and worst of mankind, showing courage and compassion as well as the atrocities of war. This history informs readers about commerce, technology, war, environment, maritime life, and the complexity of the human element.

Author : National Geographic Maps
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1597755001

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Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks by National Geographic Maps Pdf

Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks is a stunning map illustrating the known shipwrecks of the Atlantic Coast from Cape Henry, Virginia to Cape Fear, North Carolina. The shipwrecks are clearly marked atop beautiful bathymetric and coastal detail. Each wreck site is symbolized to define the class, type and name of vessel accompanied by the date of sinking. Icons also indicate whether a ship was lost due to conflict or natural causes. Locations of lifesaving stations and lighthouses, along with navigational beacons are also marked. Bathymetric and coastal features are clearly labeled. Captions and drawings are used to highlight unique historical events. Whether a naval buff, educator, amateur historian, mariner or someone simply enamored with the captivating power of the sea, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks would make a great gift or a perfect addition to your map collection. Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks is available in four different versions: rolled; rolled in a clear plastic presentation tube; laminated; or folded in a polysleeve bag. Each map is printed in the United States on high-quality paper and is printed with environmentally-friendly low VOC inks. Net proceeds from the sale of this map go to support the nonprofit mission of the National Geographic Society.

Author : Jim Bunch
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467137676

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U-Boats off the Outer Banks: Shadows in the Moonlight by Jim Bunch Pdf

From January to July 1942, more than seventy-five ships sank to North Carolina's "Graveyard of the Atlantic" off the coast of the Outer Banks. German U-boats sank ships in some of the most harrowing sea fighting close to America's shore. Germany's Operation Drumbeat, led by Admiral Karl Donitz, brought fear to the local communities. A Standard oil tanker sank just sixty miles from Cape Hatteras. The U-85 was the first U-boat sunk by American surface forces, and local divers later discovered a rare Enigma machine aboard. Author Jim Bunch traces the destructive history of world war on the shores of the Outer Banks.

Author : James D. Charlet
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493035892

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Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks by James D. Charlet Pdf

More than 6,000 ships have met their doom in the waters along the North Carolina coast, weaving a rich history of tragedy, drama, and heroics along these picturesque beaches. Men have lost their lives and fortunes, and heroes have been made where the combination of mixing currents, treacherous coastline and shifting underwater sandbars spells disaster for even the most seasoned sailor. These are the stories of daring rescues, tragic failures, enduring mysteries, buried treasure, and fascinating legends.

Author : Gary Gentile
Publisher : Gary Gentile Productions
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Shipwrecks
ISBN : 0962145351

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Shipwrecks of North Carolina from Hatteras Inlet South by Gary Gentile Pdf

Author : David Stick
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781469624150

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The Outer Banks of North Carolina, 1584-1958 by David Stick Pdf

The Outer Banks have long been of interest to geologists, historians, linguists, sportsmen, and beachcombers. This long series of low, narrow, sandy islands stretches along the North Carolina coast for more than 175 miles. Here on Roanoke Island in the 1580s, the first English colony in the New World was established. It vanished soon after, becoming the famous "lost colony." At Ocracoke, in 1718, the pirate Blackbeard was killed; at Hatteras Inlet and Roanoke Island important Civil War battles were fought; at Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills the Wright brothers experimented with gliders and in 1903 made their epic flight. The Graveyard of the Atlantic, scene of countless shipwrecks, lies all along the ever-shifting shores of the Banks. This is the fascinating story of the Banks and the Bankers; of whalers, stockmen, lifesavers, wreckers, boatmen, and fishermen; of the constantly changing inlets famous for channel bass fishing; and of the once thriving Diamond City that disappeared completely in a three-year period.

Author : To Come
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493083237

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Shipwrecks and Lost Treasures: Outer Banks by To Come Pdf

History and folklore abound in these twenty-five true stories about lost ships along North Carolina's storm-washed Outer Banks. Learn the haunting tales of wrecked vessels such as the steam packet Pulaski in 1838, the Pocahantas in 1862, the Virginia in 1900 and, of course, the ongoing search for the pirate ship of Blackbeard, among many others.

Author : David Stick
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807867099

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Graveyard of the Atlantic by David Stick Pdf

This is a factual account, written in the pace of fiction, of hundreds of dramatic losses, heroic rescues, and violent adventures at the stormy meeting place of northern and southern winds and waters -- the Graveyard of the Atlantic off the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Author : Sarah Downing
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614239475

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Hidden History of the Outer Banks by Sarah Downing Pdf

Little-known stories of North Carolina’s celebrated barrier islands, with photos included. The history of North Carolina's Outer Banks is as ancient and mesmerizing as its beaches. Much has been documented, but many stories were lost—until now. Join local historian Sarah Downing as she reveals a past of the Outer Banks eroded by time and tides. Revel in the nostalgic days of the Carolina Beach Pavilion, stand in the shadows of windmills that once lined the coast, and learn how native islanders honor those aviation giants, the Wright brothers. Downing’s vignettes venture through windswept dunes, dive deep in search of the lost ironclad the Monitor, and lament the decline of the diamondback terrapin. Break out the beach chair and let your mind soak in the salty bygone days of these famed coastal extremities.

Author : Roderick M. Farb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Scuba diving
ISBN : 0897320646

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Shipwrecks by Roderick M. Farb Pdf

Author : Bob Brooke
Publisher : Globe Pequot Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : History
ISBN : 076274507X

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Shipwrecks and Lost Treasures - Outer Banks by Bob Brooke Pdf

A collection of fascinating true stories about the mysteries of shipwrecks and lost treasure in the Outer Banks.

Author : Wes Snyder
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493048946

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Journey Through the Outer Banks by Wes Snyder Pdf

The 200 miles of open beachfront protecting the North Carolina coast make up a beloved destination. Vast beaches, historic lighthouses, and rich and varied flora and fauna make this landscape a beauty to behold. From the Lost Colony to the site of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, from sunrise to sunset, this stretch of coast holds memorable scenes for all ages and interests. Photographer Wes Snyder captures the unique beauty of the Outer Banks in this unparalleled collection of images that celebrates this remarkable destination.

Author : Charles Harry Whedbee
Publisher : Blair
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Fiction
ISBN : IND:30000118510803

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Legends of the Outer Banks and Tar Heel Tidewater by Charles Harry Whedbee Pdf

Legends of Virginia Dare, Theodosia Burr, Blackbeard, and the witch of Nags Head on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Author : Erika Marks
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101990841

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The Last Treasure by Erika Marks Pdf

This romance novel-by-the-sea is a perfect beach read. As students, Liv, Sam and Whit bonded while investigating the Patriot, a schooner that disappeared in 1812 with Aaron Burr's daughter Theodosia aboard. But as the mysterious ship drew them together, love would bring them even closer - and ultimately tear them apart.

Author : James P. Delgado,Stephen D. Nagiewicz
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813057538

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Robert J. Walker by James P. Delgado,Stephen D. Nagiewicz Pdf

This book tells the story of the steamship Robert J. Walker, an early coastal survey ship for the agency that would later become the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), that sank with loss of 21 crew off the coast of New Jersey in 1860. The wreck was a frequent stop for divers and anglers before it was identified by a team of researchers in 2013. Here, leaders in the documentation efforts describe the history of the ship and the archaeology of the shipwreck, emphasizing the collaborative community participation that made the project successful. James Delgado and Stephen Nagiewicz highlight the contributions of government archaeologists from NOAA as well as local divers from varying backgrounds. Although such groups are not typically known for working together, they united to achieve the shared goal of mapping and interpreting this historically significant shipwreck. Delgado and Nagiewicz show how incorporating local knowledge both improves archaeological work and empowers community members as stakeholders, inspiring residents to promote their maritime heritage. With Contributions from Vincent J. Capone, Matthew S. Lawrence, Dan Lieb, Deborah E. Marx, Lisa J. Stansbury, Peter F. Straub, and Albert E. Theberge