News Release

Two vessels ground on beach north of Oregon Inlet at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Two grounded vessels in foggy conditions near Oregon Inlet.

NPS photo

News Release Date: February 2, 2022

Contact: Michael Barber, 252-270-5389

MANTEO, N.C. — Cape Hatteras National Seashore was notified this evening of a grounding incident involving two fishing vessels near Oregon Inlet. All five passengers on board the two vessels made it safely to shore.

Preliminary information:

• The vessels are located on the beach north of Oregon Inlet, approximately 0.8 miles south of Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s off-road vehicle ramp 4.

• There may have been a collision between the two vessels prior to the grounding.

• Salvage activities may occur this evening.

• Additional details are currently not available.