Many people are unaware that Outer Bankers engaged in whale and porpoise fishing as recently as 1926. You can read about these enterprises in our latest Ocracoke Newsletter at http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news082115.htm.
You will even learn why the island's northernmost creek is called Try Yard Creek.
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"pelagic". Today's word of the day. LOVED the article!!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteAs always, a terrific read offering yet one more layer to our ever-expanding knowledge of the OBX and Ocracoke specifically. Thanks so much for your efforts, Phillip. They are GREATLY appreciated.
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