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Sailing vessel grounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

A sailboat sits grounded with a fishing pier in background.
Alhambra on beach with the Avon Fishing Pier in background.

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News Release Date: December 11, 2021

Contact: Michael Barber, 252-270-5398

MANTEO, N.C. — Early this morning, a 37-foot sailing vessel named the Alhambra safely grounded just north of Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Avon Fishing Pier in Avon, N.C. The National Park Service is working with the U.S. Coast Guard and vessel’s owner to remove any hazardous substances and have the boat removed from the beach.



Close up view of the rear of a sailing vessel.
Close up view of the Alhambra this morning.

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Sailing vessel on its side with ocean in background.
Another view of the Alhambra this morning.

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Last updated: February 8, 2022

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Mailing Address:

Cape Hatteras National Seashore
1401 National Park Drive
Manteo, NC 27954

Phone:

252 473-2111

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