Cape Fear River, Eagles Island, Point Peter, Steamer
A steamer is in the river in front of Eagles Island. Point Peter is in the background.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and Deep Rivers in Chatham County, NC, and flows southeasterly...
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Northwest Cape Fear River Bride, Point Peter
Chestnut Street to Northeast Cape Fear River Bridge - View from atop the Northwest Cape Fear River Bridge, showing Point Peter.
At the confluence of the Northeast and Northwest Cape Fear Rivers, opposite Wilmington, was as early as 1764, called...
North Carolina, forests, rivers, swamps, old growth, bald cypress
Fred Annand leads a canoe expedition that includes David Stahle from the University of Arkansas. The 2 canoes navigate the Black River (near Atkinson) in Pender County. The cypress trees that line the banks date back 1500 years and are part of a...
A close-up of a gigantic bald cypress tree in the Black River in Pender County. These trees are part of a true ancient forest which date back 1500 years.
Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina, hotels, lobbies, Civil war, war ships, Atlanitc Ocean, Banks Channel, furniture
Shows the lobby of the Blockade Runner Hotel. There is a simple map carved out of wood attached to one wall. It shows the coastline, islands and rivers of the Cape Fear Region. A Confederate blockade runner ship, seagulls and 2 Confederate flags...
North Carolina, Brunswick County, boats, marsh, rivers, Mercury and Evinrude motors, boating, fishing
L.T. Smith, left, holds his boat (NC 6244 AS)in place as Roy Varnum jockeys his boat (NC 91278 J)out of a tight place in the Lockwood Folly River at Varnamtown. The landing is near Garland's Seafood. "Tasha D." a shrimp boat is moored behind...
New Hanover County, Wilmington, Guilford, Randolph, Davidson and Forsyth counties, ships, rivers, tourist attractions, WWII, boating
The first boat over 30 feet to be built of fiberglass, the "Knit Wit", which is actually 41 ft, moves up the Cape Fear River in front of the battleship U.S.S. North Carolina. The boat was built by Hatteras Yachts in High Point in 1960.
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, tourists attractions, war ships, WWII, fishing, boats, ships, rivers, scouting
During day camp, cub scouts with rods and reels fish from the banks of the Cape Fear River at the Battleship North Carolina. The boat Captain Maffitt is docked between the battleship and the park area.
Pender County, North Carolina, rivers, homesteads, bars
This aged clapboard house in Point Caswell close to the Black River is Viola Sherman's old homestead that was originally built as a saloon in the mid to late 1800's.
Northwest Cape Fear River Bridge, Bridges, Point Peter
View from the bridge looking southeast toward Wilmington waterfront and the confluence of the Northeast and Northwest branches of the river. Point Peter is on the left and Eagles Island to the right.
On December 10, 1929, the twin bridges over the...
Northwest Cape Fear River Bridge, Bridges, Point Peter
Northwest Cape Fear River Bridge, looking northeast, showing Point Peter and the Wilmington skyline in the distance.
At the confluence of the Northeast and Northwest Cape Fear Rivers, opposite Wilmington, was as early as 1764, called Negro Head...
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Tidewater Gas Works, Castle Street
Steamer arrives in port on a National holiday. Tall smokes stacks, at left, are those of the Tidewater Gas Works, located at the foot of Castle Street.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and...
N. Water Street, Coast Guard, Cutters, Modoc, McAdoo, Custom House, Menantic
The Coast Guard Cutters, Modoc and McAdoo, arrive at the government dock in front of the U. S. Customs House on North Water Street. At left is the ferry boat, Menantic.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the...
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Point Peter, Champion Compress
View from Point Peter looking southeast, between Campbell and Dock streets. Champion Compress (Cotton) wharves are at left.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and Deep Rivers in Chatham...
Waterfront, Cape Fear River, Wooster Street, Orange Street, Tidewater Gas Co.
Eagles Island government yard, with dredges are at left. Clyde Steamship Lines wharves and Tidewater Gas Co. with its two smokestacks are at right.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and...
Eagles Island, opposite Chestnut Street. Eagles Island causeway and ferry landing are at extreme left. Champion Compress (cotton) wharves are at right.
Eagles Island is located on the west bank of the Cape Fear River, directly opposite downtown...
Eagles Island on the left and city wharves on right.
The Native Americans called the river, "Sapona," which is formed by the junction of the Haw and Deep Rivers in Chatham County, NC, and flows southeasterly toward the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape...