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Sketch of the coast of North Carolina from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke In...

Scale 1:200,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 306.5 At head of title: U.S. Coast Survey, A. D. Bache. Supdt. Chart of Cape Hatteras and environs showing soundings, lighthouses, and bottom contours at 6, 12, and... More

Preliminary chart of the Atlantic coast : from the entrance of Chesape...

Ocracoke Light, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Built in 1823 by Massachusetts builder Noah Porter. In ... More

Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Mile Markers on Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocraco...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Small green numbered markers unobtrusively placed every mile on Bodie, Hatteras, and Ocracoke Islands help keep travelers oriented and a... More

Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Ocracoke Museum Front Porch Talk with Earl ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A summer crowd fills the deep front porch of the David Williams House to hear Earl O'Neal and his cousins, all three older residents of ... More

Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Ocracoke Village's Howard Street

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Picket fence-lined Ocracoke's Howard Street , just off the Outer Banks Scenic Byway, is a deeply shaded narrow lane paved only with crus... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Atlantic Ocean, September 12, 2003 -- Satel...

The original database describes this as: Title: Satellite photograph of Hurricane Isabel east of the Bahamas Production Date: 09/12/2003 Caption: Atlantic Ocean, September 12, 2003 -- Satellite photograph of... More

Visitors to the Preservation Society in Ocracoke, N.C., view a display...

Ocracoke, N.C. (Aug. 24, 2004) Visitors to the Preservation Society in Ocracoke, N.C., view a display featuring the U.S. Navys first submarine, Alligator, invented by Brutus de Villeroi, and built in Philadelph... More

Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration

OCRACOKE, N.C. - Coast Guard crews onboard a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Station Hatteras Inlet and a HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., perform a search and rescue demonstrati... More

Docked in Miami, US Coast Guard Photo

Fireman Brandon Erler, a crewmember at Coast Guard Station Miami Beach, Fla., handles line as the Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke sits docked at the Integrated Support Command Miami. Basic Knowledge of seamanship,... More

Earth Day 2014 on Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Junior rangers helping clean up the beaches on Ocracoke Island. Public domain photograph of National Park Junior Rangers, children, activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse - National Parks Gallery

This lighthouse on Ocracoke Island is the oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina.

Coast Guard honors fallen WWII British and Canadian sailors

BUXTON, N.C. - Commodore Eric Fraser, the British Naval Attach? in Washington, D.C., presents his comments during the annual British Cemetery Memorial Services in Buxton Thursday, May 6, 2010. The graveside cer... More

Coast Guard honors fallen WWII British and Canadian sailors

BUXTON, N.C. - Retired Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer R. Steven Cochran, with the Coast Guard pipe band, plays a song during the annual British Cemetery Memorial Services in Buxton Thursday, May 6, 2010... More

Coast Guard honors fallen WWII British and Canadian sailors

OCRACOKE, N.C. - Capt. Anthony Popiel, commander of Sector North Carolina, presents his comments during the annual British Cemetery Memorial Services in Ocracoke Friday, May 7, 2010. The graveside ceremonies co... More

Coast Guard honors fallen WWII British and Canadian sailors

OCRACOKE, N.C. - Cmdr. Stewart Thomson, Assistant Canadian Forces Naval Attach? in Washington, D.C., presents his comments during the annual British Cemetery Memorial Services in Ocracoke Friday, May 7, 2010. T... More

Coast Guard honors fallen WWII British and Canadian sailors

OCRACOKE, N.C. - Daniel Couch, with the Friends of the Atlantic Graveyard Museum, presents his comments during the annual British Cemetery Memorial Services in Ocracoke Friday, May 7, 2010. The graveside ceremo... More

Sinking of F/V Cracker Boy NORTH CAROLINA

OCRACOKE, N.C. - The 58-foot fishing vessel, Cracker Boy, is shown sinking in the Pamlico Sound northeast of the Brant Island Shoal July 19, 2010. Good Samaritans and Coast Guard rescue crews rescued three fish... More

British Ceremony Orcacoke NORTH CAROLINA

OCRACOKE, N.C.- Members of the Coast Guard pipe band lead a march toward the British Cemetery in Ocracoke, N.C., with the crews from local Coast Guard units in step behind them, Friday, May 13, 2011. The graves... More

British Ceremony Orcacoke NORTH CAROLINA

OCRACOKE, N.C.- Wreaths of flowers are shown honoring the fallen during the annual British cemetery memorial services in Ocracoke, N.C., Friday, May 13, 2011. The graveside ceremonies commemorated the loss of B... More

National parks: CapeHatteras_allskypan_NSNSD_NPS - public domain image

Data mosaic shows "all sky" brightness measurements from celestial and outdoor light sources, Ocracoke-Pony Pens Boardwalk, Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Overview of Ocracoke - National Parks Gallery

Oblique view of Ocracoke village with the Ocracoke Lighthouse in the center of the frame.

Hammock Hills Boardwalk - National Parks Gallery

The boardwalk part of the Hammock Hills Nature Trail on Ocracoke Island provides views out across the Pamlico Sound.

National parks: Gr14 - public domain image

This female American oystercatcher, Gr14, has returned to Ocracoke Island for at least ten years, successfully raising 9 chicks.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's mate at Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet, and Cheryl Ballance, the administrator director of the Ocracoke Health Center, exchange a medical box full of medi... More

United States Coast Guard photo - ANT Wanchese

The Coast Guard crew of ANT Wanchese loads buoys upon the deck of a 55-foot Aids to Navigation Boat while in Hatteras Inlet, N.C., Feb. 19, 2013. The crew had traveled down from Wanchese, N.C., to place buoys ... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Rossi, a boatswain's mate

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Rossi, a boatswain's mate from Coast Guard Station Ocracoke boards a sailboat taking on water in Pamlico Sound near Ocracoke, N.C., Saturday, June 15, 2013. Once on board Rossi assi... More

Force Field, National Parks gallery

A visitor's idea on helping sea turtles reach the ocean.

Closing Remarks, National Parks gallery

US Coast Guard Commander Karrie Trebbe provides the closing remarks at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Guest Speakers, National Parks gallery

Guest speakers during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Pipe Band Flag - National Parks Gallery

Flag of the US Coast Guard Pipe Band. Public domain photograph of a medal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ocracoke Welcome, National Parks gallery

US Coast Guard Commander Karrie Trebbe welcomes everyone to the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

UK Wreath in Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The wreath from the United Kingdom on display at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Sea Turtle Nest on Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

Here is a view of a loggerhead sea turtle nest discovered on Ocracoke Island on June 24, 2014.

Wreaths in Ocracoke - National Parks Gallery

Wreaths from the three allied countries on display during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Welcome at Ocracoke - National Parks Gallery

US Coast Guard Commander Karrie Trebbe welcomes everyone to the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Allies at Attention - National Parks Gallery

Representatives from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Canada at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Poetry of Remembrance - National Parks Gallery

Joseph Schwarzer, Director of the North Carolina Maritime Museums, reads Mr. Johnnie Baum's poem remembering the HMT Bedfordshire during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

British Royal Marine Attaché in Ocracoke

Colonel Al Lister gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Dignitaries in Ocracoke - National Parks Gallery

The guest speakers and emcee await the start of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

History Lesson in Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

During the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014, Wyatt Norris from Ocracoke School presents the history of the sinking of the HMT Bedfordshire during World War II.

Inside the Ocracoke Lighthouse - Public Domain image, National Parks G...

Volunteer showing some visitors the interior of the Ocracoke Lighthouse.

Honor Guard, National Parks gallery

Members of the US Coast Guard Honor Guard at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Pipe Band in Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Members of the US Coast Guard Pipe Band lead off the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Easter Lady and Volunteer - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Ocracoke Pony Volunteer Sherry Atkinson and one of her favorite Ocracoke ponies, Easter Lady.

US Coast Guard Honor Guard - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Members of the US Coast Guard Honor Guard at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Easter Lady and Volunteer - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Ocracoke Pony Volunteer Sherry Atkinson and one of her favorite Ocracoke ponies, Easter Lady.

HMT Bedfordshire, National Parks gallery

Illustration of the HMT Bedfordshire etched into a memorial stone at the British Cemetery in Ocracoke.

USA Wreath in Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The wreath from the United States of America on display at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Wooden Schooner Close-up - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Close-up of the recently uncovered shipwreck on Ocracoke Island near Ramp 67.

Roll Honor in Ocracoke - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

During the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014, Alma Flores from the Ocracoke School presents the roll call of sailors from the HMT Bedfordshire that were lost when the trawler was sunk... More

Pipe Band Decal - National Parks Gallery

Close-up look at some of the details of the US Coast Guard Pipe Band during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Public domain images of wildlife: Whelk Shell

Hermit crabs reuse the shells of other organisms, like this old whelk shell.

Allies in Ocracoke - National Parks Gallery

Representatives from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Canada at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Playing the Pipes - National Parks Gallery

US Coast Guard Pipe Band member plays the pipes at the start of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Wooden Schooner, National Parks gallery

Nathan Henry, Assistant State Archaeologist and Conservator from the NC Office of State Archaeology, said the following about this strange piece of debris. That's the side of a pretty large, late 19th-early 20t... More

Student Participation in Ocracoke

Students from the Ocracoke School present the history and roll call of the HMT Bedfordshire during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Force Field, National Parks gallery

A visitor's idea on helping sea turtles reach the ocean.

Harbor Seal, National Parks gallery

This harbor seal decided to visit the winter beaches of Ocracoke.

Lieutenant Commander, National Parks gallery

US Coast Guard Chaplain Edward Bass leads the invocation during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

National parks: Invocation - public domain image

US Coast Guard Chaplain Edward Bass leads the invocation during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

Twenty-one Gun Salute - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Members of the US Coast Guard Honor Guard at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

US Coast Guard Response Department Head

Commander Joseph Solomon gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

National parks: Taps - public domain image

Howard Bennink plays taps at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.

A member of the Coast Guard pipe band plays at the

A member of the Coast Guard pipe band plays at the annual British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton, N.C., on Thursday, May 7, 2015. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian and British Royal Navy and Nation... More

Ocracoke Lighthouse, National Parks gallery

Photo of Ocracoke Lighthouse. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A white light house sitting on top of a lush green field. Ocracoke lig...

A tall white lighthouse standing in front of a tree / A lighthouse stands tall in the distance public domain stock photo.

Memorial Service for Battle of Atlantic Casualties in Ocracoke, North ...

British navy attaché Cmdr. Mark Lister (left) speaks at a memorial service at the British Cemetery in Ocracoke, N.C., on Friday. U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Javier Delgado (right), other Coast Guard personnel, the R... More

Memorial Service for Battle of Atlantic Casualties in Ocracoke, North ...

Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, the British Royal Navy, the Canadian Navy, friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and local high school students participated in the annual British Cemetery M... More

Yarmouth mayor visits Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke

YARMOUTH, Nova Scotia – U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jesse Summerlin, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke stands with Mayor Pam Mood, the Mayor of Yarmouth, at a pier in Yarmouth, September 26, 2016. Mood... More

Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke's small boat crew returns

Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke's small boat crew returns to the cutter after rescuing two boaters off the coast of Maine, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, near Cashes Ledge. The wife of one of the boaters reported her husba... More

A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew flies

A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew flies over Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, while en route to drop off medical personnel on the island Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. The crew was taking medical personne... More

Coast Guard transfers Ocracoke, North Carolina patient following Hurri...

EMS personnel transfer an Ocracoke, North Carolina, resident who said he was experiencing chest pains from a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk to an awaiting ambulance at Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, Sept. 6... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's mate at Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet, carries a medical box full of medicine and pharmaceutical supplies off the ferry pier on Ocracoke Island, Monday, ... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Rossi, a boatswain's mate

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Rossi, a boatswain's mate from Coast Guard Station Ocracoke assists in dewatering a sailboat taking on water in Pamlico Sound near Ocracoke, N.C., Saturday, June 15, 2013. The RB-S ... More

Canadian Naval Attaché, Cmdr. David Trudeau, delivers

Canadian Naval Attaché, Cmdr. David Trudeau, delivers his remarks at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke, N.C., on Friday, May 8, 2015. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian and British Royal ... More

A Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station

A Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat crew from Station Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina, prepares to tow a disabled, 33-foot sailboat that was taking on water about 20 miles east of Ocracoke Inlet, Dec. 5, 2017.... More

Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke's small boat crew poses

Coast Guard Cutter Ocracoke's small boat crew poses with the two boaters rescued off the coast of Maine, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. The boaters were taken to Gloucester, Massachusetts. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Se... More

A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew flies

A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City aircrew flies over Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, while en route to drop off medical personnel on the island Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. The crew was taking medical personne... More

The fathometer on the Coast Guard's 24-foot Special

The fathometer on the Coast Guard's 24-foot Special Purpose Craft - Shallow Water located at Station Hatteras Inlet reads 3.6 feet while traveling between Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, Monday, Jan. 28, 2... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Rossi, a boatswain's mate

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Rossi, a boatswain's mate from Coast Guard Station Ocracoke assists in dewatering a sailboat taking on water in Pamlico Sound near Ocracoke, N.C., Saturday, June 15, 2013. The RB-S ... More

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, lowers a rescue swimmer to assist a man aboard a sailboat that was taking on water near Ocracoke Inlet, Dec. 5, 2017.... More

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's

Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Preiser, a boatswain's mate at Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet, navigates a 24-foot Special Purpose Craft - Shallow Water between Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, Monday, Jan... More

MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew members of Coast Guard

MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew members of Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina medevac an elderly man from Ocracoke Island during the Hurricane Dorian storm response, Sept. 6, 2019. Dorian pa... More

Destruction of Fort Ocracoke on Beacon Island entrance to Pamplico [si...

Broadside view of tugboat in foreground near burning fort, buildings indicating town in background. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed left margin: Lighthouse Ocracoke. Inscribed above town: Portsmouth. Ins... More

Destruction of Fort Ocracoke on Beacon Island entrance to Pamplico [si...

Broadside view of tugboat in foreground near burning fort, buildings indicating town in background. Title inscribed below image. Inscribed left margin: Lighthouse Ocracoke. Inscribed above town: Portsmouth. Ins... More