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Cape Henry Region (Va.)--History

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Directions from Cape Henry to Cape Fear

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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