I visited Southport once before, six years ago, when I met a wonderful gentleman who showed off his 1938 restored fishing boat Solomon T, here.
This time a small dredge operation was going on near shore, involving P&L’s Hercules. Also
there was Sea Oak (whose fleet mates have some great names here) and
Candice L. Thanks to SM.
Also, working on the project was crew boat Captain Tom.
I plan to get back to Southport in late spring.
Part of my interest here is explained by this book: Masters of the Shoals.
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January 19, 2017 at 12:10 pm
Harry T Scholer
Used to operate out of Sunny Point, NC in the 80’s. Was second mate on a USCG MAPDET vessel (tracking drug smugglers). We had a zodiac that was wicked fast and we used to make supply runs down to Southport. Never failed to visit all the old sea captains in the cemetery:) Thanks for the memories.
January 19, 2017 at 1:13 pm
tugster
Harry– Thx for the tip. Do you remember the name or location of the good cemetery there?
January 19, 2017 at 1:28 pm
Harry T Scholer
Will, We used to tie up right in the heart of downtown:) and it was in walking distance from the water. Don’t know how built up Southport has gotten over the last 30 years nor do I remember a name but I’m sure it still exists. I have a few favorite ports of call but Southport for its beauty, simplicity and nautical history rates right up there with others like Rotterdam. Weird huh?