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Wilbur and Orville Wright106 viewsThey actually did build and sell airplanes later.
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Recue line cannon90 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.85 views
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An Enigma German code machine salvaged from the U85 Uboat sunk nearby.81 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.75 viewsBe sure to drop that tire pressure down to 20 lbs. and kick in the 4 wheel drive.
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Homes in the Outer Banks70 views
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Water carrier70 views
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Beam me up Scotty!69 viewsThis is for real. I had to do a double take when I passed it and doubled back. It is on Cape Hatteras on the southern end right by the road.
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Vise to carve wood handles for tools and weapons69 views
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Car Ferry between Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke Island68 views
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Monument to the colony68 views
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Small craft warning 68 views
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