Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Boaters Beware - Bombs in Bogue Sound

Even though they have been sitting on the bottom for 60 years, the US Coast Guard has begun publishing a notice to mariners at the request of the Marines that areas of Bogue Sound are littered with unexploded World War II bombs. The areas of Bogue Sound between Emerald Isle and the Intracoastal Waterway near Cat Island, Wood Island and Dog Island were used by Marine pilots for bombing target practice during and after World War II. Boaters and fishermen operating in the vicinity of these islands are urged to remain clear of them and in no case anchor or ground their boats there. Bombs up to 2,000 pounds may still be active and uncovered as tides shift area sands. Funding for cleanup is currently being pursued by the Environmental Affairs Department at Cherry Point. More on the threat to boaters is available from the New Bern Sun Journal.

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