JUNE 18 History for Lunch: Shipwreck Rescues of the Outer Banks

Sensational Wrecks and Heroic Rescues by the United States Life-Saving Service

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly History for Lunch on Wed., Jun. 18 at 12 p.m. in the Gaither Auditorium. Author James D. Charlet chronicles the extraordinary men of the US Life-Saving Service who dared to challenge the lethal waters known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Through meticulously researched accounts and firsthand knowledge, Charlet will bring to life the heart-stopping rescues, tragic failures, and enduring mysteries that have shaped the legendary reputation of the Outer Banks. The Museum of the Albemarle is part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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