Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Schooner Leroy ~ October 5, 1842

NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM
Beaufort, NC

www.ncmaritimemuseum.org

On October 5, 1842, the schooner Leroy went ashore off Big Kinnakeet Life-Saving Station. Commanded by Captain Bayard, the vessel was a total loss, but the crew was saved.

[Possibly during the gale-force winds reported in association with an offshore hurricane on October 5. JH]








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