Record #:

7819

Author(s):

Price, Noah

Abstract:

The MONITOR, a Union ironclad, went to the bottom in a storm off Cape Hatteras on December 31, 1862. The resting place of ship was not discovered until 1973. In 1975, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration declared the site the first marine sanctuary. State underwater archaeologist, Gordon Watts discusses how the wreck was discovered and the possibility of raising the ship.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 5 Issue 1, Fall 1978, p6-11, il

Subject(s):

Record #:

7579

Author(s):

Gray, Shawn; Couch, Danny; Price, Noah

Abstract:

Ulysses S. “Lish” Midgett was born in Chicamacomico on Hatteras Island. At the age of 91, he is one of the last remaining surfmen of the original United States Lifesaving Service. In this SEA CHEST interview, Midgett recounts his years of service.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 4 Issue 2, Winter 1977, p20-21, por

Subject(s):

Midgett, Ulysses S., abt. 1888-1920; Lifeguards--Outer Banks