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WRECK OF THE U.S.S. 'HURON'

Steamer ran aground on November 24, 1877, near here, killing 98. Tragedy led to improvements in U.S. Livesaving Service.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Steamer ran aground on November 24, 1877, near here, killing 98. Tragedy led to improvements in U.S. Livesaving Service.

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID B31)

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