Ocean Pursuit at Dawn
by Fon Denton
Title
Ocean Pursuit at Dawn
Artist
Fon Denton
Medium
Photograph - Photograph Prints
Description
In the early morning hours of March 1st, 2020, the 72' scallop boat, known as Ocean Pursuit, ran aground in the shallow waters near Oregon Inlet. The US Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet responded, and the crew was airlifted to safety. The ship was stuck in rough seas, about 50 yards off the beach of Bodie Island. The fuel and other hazardous materials were removed, while a plan for recovery was to be put in place. So far that plan hasn't developed, and the wind and tides have pushed the ship onto the beach, where it currently sits, sinking into the sand. It's bow is completely covered. I ventured out at dawn on Black Friday (so much better than shopping), to capture this view. The sunrise was obscured by clouds, but this near silhouette contributes to the eerie feel. Another victim of this dangerous dangerous coastline, known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
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December 2nd, 2020
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