Steamer Teesbridge ~ 14 January 1909

NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM

Beaufort, NC

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On this day in 1909 the 3,898 ton British steamer Teesbridge bound from Marseilles France to Hampton Roads, Virginia wrecks 2.5 mi N of the U.S. Life-Saving Station Currituck Beach. Crews from Currituck Beach and the Penneys Hill Station to the north respond and rescue all 24 persons on board. 

1923 Chart Showing Location of the
Whales Head Station

Currituck Beach Station, also referred to was Whale Head, was formerly known as Jones Hill, the Penneys Hill Station was formerly the Old Currituck Inlet Station.