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Marking the progress of the flights, each one farther.60 views
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Recue line cannon42 viewsThe cannon fires the rescue line out to ships in distress in the surf. The line is tied off and instructions sent out with it tell them how to use it to get people off the ship. A surf boat is used when possible.
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Beach fashion in the early days of the outer banks.39 views
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An Enigma German code machine salvaged from the U85 Uboat sunk nearby.32 viewsMany of the numerous shipwrecks in the outer banks were put there by German Uboats during World War II. They were sinking 1 ship a night for awhile and sank 5 on one night. They were a big threat to important shipping in the outer banks area.
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You can drive on the beach in places in the Outer Banks.27 viewsBe sure to drop that tire pressure down to 20 lbs. and kick in the 4 wheel drive.
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Small cannon24 views
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Vise to carve wood handles for tools and weapons23 views
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Anyone for a game of Nine Pins?23 viewsYou don't roll the ball, you toss it.
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Monument to the colony22 views
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Water carrier22 views
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Car Ferry between Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke Island21 views
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