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Shipwreck Rescues of the Outer Banks: Sensational Wrecks and Heroic Rescues by the United States Life-Saving Service
Along North Carolina's Outer Banks, where thousands of ships met their doom, the brave surfmen of the...
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Along North Carolina's Outer Banks, where thousands of ships met their doom, the brave surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service braved raging seas, defied death itself, and saved countless lives from certain disaster. This gripping book chronicles the extraordinary men of the U.S. Life-Saving Service who dared to challenge these lethal waters, known as the graveyard of the Atlantic. Through meticulously researched accounts and firsthand knowledge, Charlet brings to life the heart-stopping rescues, tragic failures, and enduring mysteries that have shaped the legendary reputation of the Outer Banks. Readers will discover:
From the heroes who lived by the motto "so others may live" to the countless sailors who tested their fate against the merciless Atlantic, this compelling narrative captures an era when courage and determination were the only defense against the relentless sea. Whether you're a maritime history enthusiast, a lover of heroic tales, or simply drawn to the mysterious allure of the Outer Banks, these pages offer a vivid journey into one of America's most storied coastal areas.
Author: James D. Charlet
Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing
Published: 04/15/2025
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781493087709
About the Author
James D. Charlet is a freelance writer and an authority on the US Life-Saving Service on North Carolina's iconic Outer Banks, contributes to local and national media with articles on Outer Banks and nautical history. Charlet taught North Carolina history for twenty-four years and authored a state-adopted textbook on the subject. He has worked with the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, was Lead Interpreter at Roanoke Island Festival Park (celebrating the Roanoke Voyages), and - most importantly - has been involved with the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum for twenty-one years and was the site manager of the Historic Site for ten years, retiring from there in 2015. Charlet is a regular contributor to Island Free Press, Coastal Review Online, My Outer Banks Home and has a feature article in the 2019 Outer Banks Magazine and the cover story of the Outer Banks Magazine 2023. In his spare time, James has leads tours, educational programs, and speaking engagements and live presentations as "Keeper James." His most prestigious presentation venues include Featured Speaker at Our State Magazines' "Best of Our State" at the Pinehurst Resort in January of 2023; Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island; Ocracoke Festival and "Day at the Docks," Hatteras Village; Anniversary of the RMS Titanic sinking speaker at the National Park Service Hatteras Weather Bureau; and invited to speak at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for the summer of 2023. Two of his presentations were videoed and are now on the National Park Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore website.
- Harrowing tales of survival against impossible odds
- Stories of buried treasure and fascinating maritime legends
- Detailed accounts of how brave rescuers battled nature's fury in wooden boats
- The innovative rescue techniques that saved countless lives in an era before modern technology
From the heroes who lived by the motto "so others may live" to the countless sailors who tested their fate against the merciless Atlantic, this compelling narrative captures an era when courage and determination were the only defense against the relentless sea. Whether you're a maritime history enthusiast, a lover of heroic tales, or simply drawn to the mysterious allure of the Outer Banks, these pages offer a vivid journey into one of America's most storied coastal areas.
Author: James D. Charlet
Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing
Published: 04/15/2025
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781493087709
About the Author
James D. Charlet is a freelance writer and an authority on the US Life-Saving Service on North Carolina's iconic Outer Banks, contributes to local and national media with articles on Outer Banks and nautical history. Charlet taught North Carolina history for twenty-four years and authored a state-adopted textbook on the subject. He has worked with the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, was Lead Interpreter at Roanoke Island Festival Park (celebrating the Roanoke Voyages), and - most importantly - has been involved with the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum for twenty-one years and was the site manager of the Historic Site for ten years, retiring from there in 2015. Charlet is a regular contributor to Island Free Press, Coastal Review Online, My Outer Banks Home and has a feature article in the 2019 Outer Banks Magazine and the cover story of the Outer Banks Magazine 2023. In his spare time, James has leads tours, educational programs, and speaking engagements and live presentations as "Keeper James." His most prestigious presentation venues include Featured Speaker at Our State Magazines' "Best of Our State" at the Pinehurst Resort in January of 2023; Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island; Ocracoke Festival and "Day at the Docks," Hatteras Village; Anniversary of the RMS Titanic sinking speaker at the National Park Service Hatteras Weather Bureau; and invited to speak at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for the summer of 2023. Two of his presentations were videoed and are now on the National Park Service, Cape Hatteras National Seashore website.
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