On the day before the projected arrival
of Hurricane Arthur-
we quickly tried to get in all the things
we wanted to do-
in case our vacation time was cut short.
After the Hatteras Lighthouse-
it was time to check out the island of Ocracoke.
of Hurricane Arthur-
we quickly tried to get in all the things
we wanted to do-
in case our vacation time was cut short.
After the Hatteras Lighthouse-
it was time to check out the island of Ocracoke.
The free ferry takes you from Hatteras Island
to Ocracoke.
to Ocracoke.
It's run by the North Carolina Ferry system.
Because of many shallow areas-
the trip is not a straight shot-
takes about 45 minutes to get there.
takes about 45 minutes to get there.
Plus plan on a wait line for the ferry
both ways in the summer months.
both ways in the summer months.
A view from the water
A little bit of the history------Google Image
Once on land again,
it was time to feed the hungry crew.
Something iconic to fit the bill of island life.
A great place to eat on the island-
where stories abound about
the ties to the pirate- Blackbeard- Edward Teach.
Ocracoke is where Blackbeard met his death in 1718.
He was killed by British
Lieutenant Richard Maynard of the HMS Pearl.
ripples and rows of waves
it was time to feed the hungry crew.
Something iconic to fit the bill of island life.
where stories abound about
the ties to the pirate- Blackbeard- Edward Teach.
Ocracoke is where Blackbeard met his death in 1718.
He was killed by British
Lieutenant Richard Maynard of the HMS Pearl.
and outdoor dining at the Jolly Roger Pub.
Some cool rides here in Ocracoke
Sought after transportation
is really the two wheel variety.
A laid-back community and ready for the 4th of July.
There are about 1000 full-time residents on the island.
The economy is supported almost totally by tourism.
There are about 1000 full-time residents on the island.
The economy is supported almost totally by tourism.
continuous use since it was built in 1823.
Much more to see on this little island
but we just kept getting side-tracked.
but we just kept getting side-tracked.
We did comply with the mandatory evacuation
of Hatteras Island the next day.
And Hurricane Arthur roared in,
The hurricane was the first
to make landfall in North Carolina
of Hatteras Island the next day.
And Hurricane Arthur roared in,
The hurricane was the first
to make landfall in North Carolina
on record this early in the season,
dating back to 1851.
NC 12 and some of the Hurricane Damage-
the bridge to Pea Island--Google Image
dating back to 1851.
the bridge to Pea Island--Google Image
The previous record was July 11, 1901.
Arthur was also the first Category 2 hurricane
to make landfall in the U.S. since Ike in 2008.
The worst effect from Arthur
was the sound-side flooding
was the sound-side flooding
Friday morning July 4, 2014,
on northern Hatteras Island,
on northern Hatteras Island,
along with Roanoke Island and the Dare mainland.
Last report things are up and running again,
the crowds have returned,
and this spunky island
goes back to "Island Life" living.
Last report things are up and running again,
the crowds have returned,
and this spunky island
goes back to "Island Life" living.
And once again the seas have been calmed-
by the Master.
by the Master.
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