Burnside's Expedition Crossing Hatteras Bar
historic site
- Material
- stone
- Inscription
- On January 11, 1862, the Burnside Expedition left for Fort Monroe, Virginia destined for Hatteras Inlet 120 miles to the south. Two days later, the fleet of over eighty vessels was struck by a strong Northeaster while crossing Hatteras Bar....
- On the Outer Banks Scenic BywayNational
- 26.6 mi off the Pamlico Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Ocracoke Pony Pens Viewing Area · 10 mi
- Light Station · 17 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:41 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 05:49 | 19:44 | 20:21 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 18:28 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:08 | 16:16 | 16:55 |
Local time (America/New_York).
35.20608, -75.70571
Elevation 1 m (modelled from terrain)