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Overwhelmed by the Waves: The St. Rita’s Last Stand

Welcome back to our shipwreck series! In this episode, we delve into the poignant and tragic story of the St. Rita, a vessel whose journey ended in disaster. This episode highlights the perilous nature of maritime voyages and the relentless power of the sea. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the

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Age Does Matter: The Heartbreaking Fate of the Florence Shay

Welcome back to our series on the shipwrecks of North Carolina! In this fourth episode, we delve into the poignant story of the Florence Shay, a schooner-barge whose final voyage ended in tragedy off the coast of Virginia Beach. The Final Voyage of Florence Shay On November 12, 1908, the last shipwreck involving loss of

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The Tragic Tale of the Chilore: Fatal Mistake

Welcome to the first episode of our new series, “Ocean Echoes: North Carolina’s Shipwreck Chronicles.” In this series, we explore the mysterious and often tragic stories of shipwrecks along the North Carolina coast. Today, we start with the gripping tale of the Chilore, a vessel whose journey ended in tragedy during World War II. The Fateful

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