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The Brave Crew of LV-71: The Forgotten U-Boat Attack of WWI

The shipwrecks off North Carolina’s coast are some of the most fascinating maritime stories in the United States. Known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” this region is home to many wrecks, each telling a unique story of danger, bravery, and sacrifice. One of the most significant shipwrecks is the LV-71, also known as the

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Shipwreck Secrets of Salvo: The True Story of the SS Richmond

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

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Shipwrecked in a Storm | The Saxon’s Final Battle

The Saxon, originally a 1,193-ton steamer, was built in Philadelphia in 1862 during the American Civil War. After decades of service, by 1903, she was repurposed into a 555-ton barge. This transformation marked the end of her grand days as a steamer, reflecting the changing times and the relentless march of progress in early 20th-century

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