tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post8962859748336833913..comments2024-03-28T17:33:32.921-04:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Black Schooner/Gathering PlacePhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-32682337392114479802011-07-13T18:35:49.225-04:002011-07-13T18:35:49.225-04:00That's the reason it has stood the true test o...That's the reason it has stood the true test of time through hurricanes and n'easters all of these years, Philip. <br /><br />You have a good, solidly built home on a picturesque "street".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-10410550000758049452011-07-13T17:18:40.856-04:002011-07-13T17:18:40.856-04:00Many of the island's older houses were built f...Many of the island's older houses were built from shipwreck lumber -- either parts of the ships or their cargo. My house (built ca. 1865) is put together with mortise & tenon joints and wooden pegs, as well as iron nails. At least some of the timbers were clearly parts of a ship.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-60698543146942684132011-07-12T20:38:25.063-04:002011-07-12T20:38:25.063-04:00When one thinks about it, all of Ocracoke Island i...When one thinks about it, all of Ocracoke Island is a "gathering place".... just a pleasant thought. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-79125548470483561132011-07-12T11:45:48.151-04:002011-07-12T11:45:48.151-04:00I was looking at the house, to live in. I could n...I was looking at the house, to live in. I could not belive that it does not have any water or bath in it. I would still love to have that house. It is so nice and I look forward to seeing the house each time I come to the island.OBXdreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744100880991908145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-39002366434518122912011-07-12T10:37:04.960-04:002011-07-12T10:37:04.960-04:00Dorothy Byrum Bedwell, author of Portsmouth: Islan...Dorothy Byrum Bedwell, author of Portsmouth: Island with a Soul, told me that was her family's home. Her parents were Mamie Stelle and Augustus Holly Byrum. Don't have any ideas about the dates. DeAnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-74398464209182754632011-07-12T09:53:50.719-04:002011-07-12T09:53:50.719-04:00Now is that house mortise and tenon joinery constr...Now is that house mortise and tenon joinery construction? For houses to weather the seasons of a century plus one can only think the houses built today with air guns for a quick turnaround would be lucky to last as long. Where was the timber harvested from ---was the island deforested of old growth trees to build houses???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-19129022179666232322011-07-12T09:37:04.360-04:002011-07-12T09:37:04.360-04:00Hi Philip,
I'll be your high maintenance blog...Hi Philip,<br /><br />I'll be your high maintenance blog-reader of the day.<br /><br />Any idea who lived in or owned the house between William Ellis leaving the island and David and Sherrill moving it to the Square? <br /><br />Was it originally where Stevie Wilson's house is?<br /><br />I had a customer come in and tell me his mother lived in the house when her father was in the Coast Guard. I had another customer tell me that she stayed in the house as a child when it was a summer rental. <br /><br />Thanks to anonymous for the info posted above.Sundae Hornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-90649887329577325282011-07-12T09:00:06.135-04:002011-07-12T09:00:06.135-04:00There is lots of information on the internet, like...There is lots of information on the internet, like this....<br /><br /><br />The Black Schooner<br /><br /> 284 Irvin Garrish Highway<br /> Ocracoke<br /> (252) 928-SAIL<br /><br />This old island cottage houses a treasure trove of nautical gifts and décor right on the Silver Lake harbor in the heart of Ocracoke village at the Community Square. Treasure seekers can find artwork, ropework, scrimshaw, jewelry, reclaimed sail bags and handcrafted items from the nautical tradition that harkens back to the days of wooden ships and iron men. Here you can find great gifts for sailors, master mariners or anyone who hears the call of the sea.<br /><br />This shop is also the shore side location of the schooner Windfall II, where you can sign up for sailing trips, purchase Windfall II merchandise and learn about their new sailing school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-59985975780892266922011-07-12T08:14:54.967-04:002011-07-12T08:14:54.967-04:00Goood morning Philip! That's it-no question-ju...Goood morning Philip! That's it-no question-just good morning. Signed-LowMaintenanceBloggerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-37072259423129689922011-07-12T07:23:21.272-04:002011-07-12T07:23:21.272-04:00Yep! That's the place! Good to know the histor...Yep! That's the place! Good to know the history now about a favorite and iconic Ocracoke landmark. Thanks, as always!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com