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The Final Hours of the Tiger

Welcome back to “Ocean Echoes: North Carolina’s Shipwreck Chronicles.” In this third episode, we delve into the compelling and dramatic story of the Tiger, a ship with a storied past and a tragic end in 1942. A Vessel of Many Roles The Tiger’s journey began in June 1917 as a freighter for the Standard Transportation

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Betrayed by Clearance: The Santore’s Sudden End

Welcome back to “Ocean Echoes: North Carolina’s Shipwreck Chronicles.” In this second episode, we delve into the harrowing story of the Santore, a vessel whose journey met a tragic end in the Chesapeake Bay during World War II. The Fateful Day On June 17, 1942, the Santore, commanded by Master Eric Nyborg, was navigating into

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