The SS Proteus, a luxury liner owned by Southern Pacific Steamship Line, was once a symbol of elegance and modernity, connecting New York and New Orleans. Built in 1900, this well-appointed vessel was renowned for its speed, comfort, and accommodations. However, in the fog of war during World War I, the Proteus met its fate
The Pocahontas Shipwreck: A Civil War Relic in Salvo, NCThe Pocahontas shipwreck, often mistaken for the Richmond wreck, is a significant historical site located just off Sand Street in Salvo, North Carolina. This wooden paddle-wheel steamer was lost on January 28, 1862, during a storm while supporting the Burnside Expedition before the Battle of Roanoke
The Stovepipe Hat Shipwreck LegendThe story of the Steamer Flambeau centers around an intriguing shipwreck that allegedly took place in March 1867 near Rodanthe, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. According to local legend, the ship was transporting 10,000 beaver stovepipe hats—made popular by President Abraham Lincoln—when it wrecked, and the hats were washed
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