Friday, February 10, 2012

Brig Orleans, Brig Eagle & Schooner Antelope ~ 25 September 1815

NORTH CAROLINA MARITIME MUSEUM
Beaufort, NC
www.ncmaritimemuseum.org

On this day in 1815, the brig Orleans, the brig Eagle and the schooner Antelope were wrecked on the coast near Beaufort during a gale. It is believed that the crew and passengers of all three ships were saved or came ashore safely in life boats.




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