The MV Australia, originally named the Mary Ellen O’Neil, was built in 1928 as a tanker vessel to transport petroleum for Texaco. Acquired from the California Petroleum Corporation, she quickly became part of Texaco’s marine fleet, traversing U.S. ports. At 530 feet in length and 18,686 gross tons, the Australia was a massive vessel among
A Wreck That Comes and Goes The Ramp 55 shipwreck in Hatteras Village is a captivating relic of the Outer Banks’ maritime history. Located about 3/4 of a mile south of the Ramp 55 beach access and directly across from the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the wreck emerges sporadically from the sand after periods
The Carroll A. Deering, often referred to as the “Ghost Ship,” remains one of the most perplexing maritime mysteries off the coast of North Carolina. The schooner, found wrecked on the treacherous Diamond Shoals near Cape Hatteras on January 31, 1921, was abandoned under eerie circumstances, with no crew in sight and dinner left on
The shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina tell incredible stories of bravery, survival, and the harsh realities of war. Among these wrecks is the ex-USS Tarpon, a submarine that served during World War II before meeting its final resting place beneath the waters off Cape Hatteras. This story traces the fascinating journey of the
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
Historical BackgroundBuilt in 1910 at Rotterdam Droogdok Mij. dockyards in the Netherlands, the Merak was a freighter initially owned by a Dutch company. For most of its early years, it transported general cargo. However, in 1918, during World War I, the United States Shipping Board seized the vessel to assist in the war effort. In
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