The waters around Wilmington, including the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, are rich with history -- some of which remains with us today. Beneath the waves and tides, shipwrecks litter the sea ...
If you want a retirement full of waterfront beauty and adventurous sightseeing, you don't have to go expensive. Instead, opt ...
The Privateer's armor set in Windrose is rather sought-after in the archipelago. Aside from making you look dashing and quite captain-like (even if you don't own a Frigate yet), it offers some unique ...
When the field of 82 golfers steps onto Harbor Town Golf Links competing for a piece of RBC Heritage’s $20 million purse on ...
One of the last airworthy Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateers, a rare World War II bomber, will be on display and participate in an evening airshow at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from July 20-26. The Privateer ...
In November 1784, the British Admiralty, acting on instructions from the Foreign Secretary, ordered the Navy Board to proceed with the design and construction of a royal yacht. This vessel was ...
ELEUTHERA, Bahamas—On March 3, 1776 – 250 years ago next week – Commodore Esek Hopkins of the new U.S. Continental Navy sailed to the Bahamian island of New Providence, just 50 nautical miles due west ...
Rum can be just as complex as whiskey. From single-estate Jamaican to funky agricole, these bottles deserve a spot on your home bar. Kyle Rioux is a beverage consultant and the program creator at Tiki ...
In the realm of maritime warfare, understanding the disparity between a Pirate and a Privateer was crucial. While both engaged in seizing ships at sea, their legal standing set them apart ...
The colonial vessel replica Luna, home-ported in Deltaville and owned by the Colonial Seaport Foundation, will be available for deck tours while docked at the Urbanna Oyster Festival down at the ...
Thirty-one years ago, there was a slave auction at Colonial Williamsburg. On October 10, 1994, two Black men and two Black women were led up the steps and onto the porch of an 18th-century tavern.