Schooner H. Westcott ~ 24 August 1850

The schooner H. Wescott was driven ashore in the gale at the entrance to Cape Fear. A pilot boat sank after colliding with a steamer in the gale near Smithville (Southport).

Brig Margaret Hall ~ 18 July 1850

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Brooklyn, NY

GALE OF 18 AUGUST 1850

The brutal gale of August 18, 1850 took 5 vessels at Diamond Shoals alone. Miles of beach were strewn with debris and bodies.

• Ocean / Brig
• Belle / Brig
• Racer / Schooner / 3 killed
• Mary Ellen / Brig
• Margaret / Brig