Record #:

29935

Author(s):

Crockett, Greg; Willis, Talmage; Cox, Paula; Whitley, Lisa

Abstract:

In the early days, sailing vessels were used to transport goods from the mainland to the villages on the Outer Banks. Using two-masted vessels, crew would sail to Elizabeth City for food, supplies, building materials, and coal.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 1 Issue 2, Spring/Summer 1981, p22-23, por

Subject(s):

Transportation--History; Boats and boating