The Triangle Naturalist took a boat trip along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina on November 8th. It was mostly a nature tour from the mouth of the Cape Fear River from Oak Island to Carolina Beach. Lots of pictures were taken and informative text.
Some items I found of particular interest were Fort Caswell being built from 1826-1836, captured by Confederates in 1861 and held until after the capture of Fort Fisher. On January 17, 1865, retreating Confederate forces exploded over 10,000 pounds of gunpowder resulting in the total destruction of one whole wall. It was used off and on by the navy and army until after World War II.
Sunny Point, on the west shore of the river by Southport is the largest munition port in the world.
"Confederate blockade runners have been replaced by deluxe yachts and commercial vessels."
Worth Checking Out at http://www.trianglenaturalist.blogspot.com-- Old B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
