battle of the atlantic ships discovered off obx coast

The coast of North Carolina was called Torpedo Alley during the Battle of the Atlantic as German U-Boats sent 100s of ships to a watery grave. But the German U-boats paid a price too, and the discovery by NOAA of a WWII freighter in close proximity to a U-boat brings home the price of war.… Continue reading battle of the atlantic ships discovered off obx coast

exciting interactive activities at jennette’s pier

Extending 1000 feet  into the Atlantic Ocean,  Jennette’s Pier is the perfect place to learn about the history and environment of the Outer Banks. With their new interactive displays, history comes alive at the touch of a screen that provides the latest data on the USS Monitor, a Civil War era ironclad resting on the seabed… Continue reading exciting interactive activities at jennette’s pier