USS Huron Shipwreck

USS Huron Shipwreck Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from USS Huron Shipwreck, History Museum, Virginia Dare Trail Milepost 11, Nags Head, NC.

A page dedicated to preserving the history of the wreck of the USS Huron and for the enjoyment by those people who are fascinated by it and other shipwrecks of the Graveyard of the Atlantic.

06/18/2026

They were first called storm fighters. When wind and wave conspired to kill those who dared to tread upon the water, the men of the United States Life-Saving Service left the comfort of their sturdy stations and entered the battle. With nothing more than wooden boats, cork life jackets and the oil-skin foul weather gear on their backs, they let their muscle, determination and bravery lead the way. Learn more about one of the U.S. Coast Guard’s predecessor services in our Sentinels of the Door exhibit in the Baumgartner Gallery here at the Door County Maririme Museum. Plan your visit now at: https://dcmm.org/explore/hours-admissions/

06/15/2026

1954 - North span of the abandoned New Inlet Bridge project of 1934. St. Claire Midgett's hunting & fishing lodge is seen near the south end of the bridge span. The paved road that would be Highway 12 is also shown along the coast. The section of the highway between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe was the last to be completed in September of 1953.

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