One of the three Sea Harriers, a type of attack plane, takes off from the deck of the British aircraft carrier the HMS Invincible Wednesday morning at the state ports. The three planes took off before a crowd of spectators who watched as the plane...
Cape Fear River, Waterfront, USS Constitution, Custom House, Federal Building
This b&w photograph captures "Old Ironsides" (USS Constitution) as it arrives at the Government Wharf in front of the U.S. Custom House for a goodwill visit to Wilmington.
N. Third Street, Courthouse, City Hall, Thalian Hall, Sorosis Building, Cameron Garage
A goodwill motorcade preparing to leave Wilmington to visit nearby counties. From left are the Sorosis Building, the City Hall and the Courthouse. The MacMillan and Cameron Garage is at right.
Government Wharf, Custom House, U.S.S Constitution, Frigate
During her eight day stay, over 42,000 children and adults from all over North Carolina visited the famous ship. The three-masted frigate was commissioned in 1798 and participated in the War with Tripoli in 1803-1804. She was also a veteran of the...
Potter, Market Street, Second Street, Third Street
The frame house, with double piazzas (center) was located on north side of Market Street between Second and Third streets. It was here on April 10, 1844, that the famous legislator, Henry Clay (1777-1852), spoke to local citizens from the second...
Waterfront, Government Wharf, Custom House, H.M.S. Scarborough
On a goodwill visit to Wilmington, the H.M.S. Scarborough, a British vessel, docked at the Government Wharf in front of the Customs House.
The British Warship was commanded by O. W. Cornelius.
December 1943 visit of British Ambassador Lord Halifax to Wilmington, NC. Pictured left to right are: Lord Halifax; Henry Larsen, Maj. Gen. USMC; S. McCroskey, Brig. Gen. USA; and H. Ferguson.