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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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Ocean’s Echo: North Carolina’s Shipwreck Chronicles

Welcome to Ocean Echoes: North Carolina’s Shipwreck Chronicles! We’re thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey into the depths of maritime history. In this series, we’ll explore the treacherous waters of Oregon Inlet and the broader coast of North Carolina, famously known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Each Saturday, we’ll bring

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