Record #:

11712

Author(s):

Dunn, Michael J., III

Abstract:

In 1924, a private ferry service started by Captain Jack Nelson and based out of Oregon Inlet North Carolina, began transporting vehicles to the Outer Banks. Purchased by the state in 1950 and enhanced with ex-Navy landing craft to accommodate increasing demand, the ferry soon became inadequate. Replaced by the Bonner Bridge in 1964, the initial ferry route in North Carolina inspired the acquisition of additional state watercraft as well as new ports and service routes along the waterways of coastal North Carolina. \r\n\r\n

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 32 Issue 19, Feb 1965, p9-10, il

Subject(s):

Ferries

Record #:

12730

Author(s):

Mallison, Fred

Abstract:

The State of North Carolina now operates a ferry service between Atlantic and Ocracoke, reminding residents of a time almost sixty years ago when the eastern part of the state was better served by water transportation. Although the boat line has declined with the regular trade, several Washington men assure residents better boat service will resume in the near future. The new ferry reminds residents of bygone days when first-class steamboats of the Dominion line made the voyage to Ocracoke.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 29 Issue 13, Nov 1961, p9-10, il, por

Subject(s):

Ferries

Record #:

14096

Author(s):

Stick, David

Abstract:

For twenty-five years, Toby Tillet has been taking people back and forth across Oregon Inlet, Dare County, and he plans to continue the work for many years to come.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 17 Issue 3, June 1949, p5, 17, f

Subject(s):

Ferries