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7785
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The Elizabeth II, modeled after the 16th-century sailing vessel that brought the colonists to Roanoke Island, brings early North Carolina history to life. It was constructed for the 400th anniversary of the first colonists' visits to Roanoke Island. Oesterreich describes how the ship was built and his experiences sailing aboard it.
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8832
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The Elizabeth II, a 16th-century sailing ship, will be formally opened July 13, 1984, as part of the state's 400th Anniversary festivities. The ship will become North Carolina's only mobile historic site. Permanently based in Manteo, the Elizabeth II will on occasion visit other communities along the coast of North Carolina. The 50-ton vessel took 15 months to build.
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29982
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Built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first English settlers in America, the Elizabeth II is now ready to sail. The replica 16th century merchant vessel, maintained by the State of North Carolina, will sit afloat at Manteo.
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