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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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