Unwaivering Courage
In the wee hours of November 24, 1877, the steamer, Huron, stranded itself about two and a half miles from the Nags Head station. Rough seas caused the vessel to keel over so her crew [...]
Dedicated Devotion
One of the most tragic events during the United States LifeSaving Service time was the wreck of the Italian bark, the Nuova Ottavia. On March 1, 1876, the bark stranded itself near the Jones Hill [...]
Persistence is Key
On November 25, 1875, high winds and heavy sea caused the boat of four fishermen to capsize near the Caffey’s Inlet station. Captain Malachi Corbell lead a crew of men into the rough water towards [...]
Intro of Series
In 1871, The United States Life-Saving Service, which is the predecessor of today’s United States Coast Guard Service, was established to aid victims in traditional shipwreck areas. Earlier means of assistance had failed so the [...]
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station will open early for the 2024 season
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum will open for visitors on March 18, 2024, which marks an early start for the site’s season, which usually extends from late spring until late fall. 1874 [...]
Chicamacomico Shakes Exhibit
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Life-Saving Service in North Carolina Opening Reception Friday, April 5 from 6pm-8pm On Display April 5-27, 2024 in the Courtroom Gallery DareArts.org/shakesexhibit Read the Coastland Times [...]