Cape Fear River Region (N.C.)--History
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Directions from Cape Henry to Cape Fear
Collection
Identifier: SC 01158
Scope and Contents
Handwritten document entitled "Directions from Cape Henry to Cape Fear" which gives coordinates, water depths, and descriptions of harbors and general area. Mentions Cape Lookout as a "very good harbour" and notes dangerous areas and cautions about certain approaches. Latitude and longitude coordinates are listed for these areas: Cape Hateras (sic), Ocrecock Barr (sic), Cape Lookout, Lookout Shoals, Old Topsal Inlet, Bogue Inlet, Barr Inlet, N River Inlet, Cape Fear and Shols of Frying...
Dates:
circa 1820
Found in:
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