LIGHT VESSEL 71 (shipwreck)

Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina Listed Ref. 15000541 Site

Also known as: Lv 71; Diamond Shoal Lightship

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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet (nominations after 2012 are held by the National Park Service rather than the National Archives). The facts below come from the National Park Service database.

Key facts

AddressAddress restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes)
CountyDare County
ListedAugust 19, 2015
Reference number15000541
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceMaritime History, Architecture, Engineering, Commerce, Transportation, Historic - Non-Aboriginal
Level of significanceNational
Acreage0.9
Coordinates35.08651, -75.32724 (Wikidata)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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