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Record #:
43788
Author(s):
Midgette, Ray
Abstract:
The article summarizes briefly the history of the Fowle family business in Washington, NC in the 19th century. Samuel Richardson Fowle moved from Massachusetts's to Washington 1815. A ship owned by the firm, "Friends" ran aground off Hatteras Island. The sale of goods or "vendue" salvaged is recalled.
Source:
Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p26-29, il, por
Subject(s):
Fowle, Samuel R. ; Shipwrecks--Cape Hatteras; Washington (N.C.)--History
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Record #:
6026
Author(s):
Gaul, Al F.
Abstract:
The sinking of the S.S. Central America in a storm off Cape Hatteras on September 12, 1857, ranks as one of the greatest sea disasters of all time. Four hundred and eighty-two passengers and crew, including the captain, were lost. Also lost was $2 million in gold, which, at today's standard, is valued at $12 million. Treasure hunters have yet to recover any.
Source:
Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 5 Issue 3, May/June 1977, p10-13, 45, 57, il
Subject(s):
Shipwrecks--Cape Hatteras; CENTRAL AMERICA (Ship)
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