The Final Voyage: The Last Schooner to Wreck on Ocracoke Island – The Tragic Tale of the Nomis
The story of the Nomis is a tale of maritime perseverance and tragedy, embodying the transition from sail to motorized vessels in the early 20th century. Built in 1919, this 460-gross-ton schooner was a sturdy workhorse of the East Coast, transporting vital goods like lumber and coal. The Nomis not only braved the waters with