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Graveyard of the Atlantic. Graveyard of the Atlantic is a nickname for the treacherous waters and area of numerous shipwrecks off the Outer Banks of North Carolina, United States, which are due to the coast's shifting sands and inlets. To a lesser degree, this nickname has also been applied to Sable Island off of Nova Scotia, Canada, as well as ...
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is named in honor of the thousands of shipwrecks that rest in the waters off North Carolina’s coast and is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the state’s coastal and shipwreck history. NC Maritime Museum : HATTERAS : The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.
THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM: 59200 Museum Drive, Hatteras, NC 27943 • (252) 986-0720
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is named in honor of the thousands of shipwrecks that rest in the waters off North Carolina’s coast and is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the state’s coastal and shipwreck history. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum will reopen on May 20 after an extensive renovation. It ...
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is a maritime museum that focuses on the maritime history and shipwrecks of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The museum is located in Hatteras Village , the southernmost community on Hatteras Island , North Carolina , and opened in 2002.
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The Outer Banks of North Carolina are a world-renowned destination for beachgoing, fishing, and more. But what many visitors to the area don’t know is that the beautiful blue waves also hide centuries-old stories. The area off North Carolina is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, named for the many shipwrecks that came to an untimely end ...
Learn about the maritime history and culture of the Outer Banks from more than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the coast of North Carolina in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. See artifacts from the USS Monitor, the U-85, and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and explore exhibits on piracy, war, and ghost ships.
