W Wells

Title: W Wells
Description: Backed on white board, this is only part of the nameboard, it is missing the first name, "George."
The George W. Wells was a 6-masted schooner that ran aground in 1913. It is believed to be the largest wooden ship ever wrecked on the Outer Banks. The Wells was driven into Ocracoke Island by hurricane force winds on September 3, 1913. After seven plus hours of working with several lifesaving stations, all 26 passengers and a Saint Bernard dog were rescued and brought to shore.
The wreckage of the Wells can still sometimes be seen on the shore of Ocracoke, where it has lain since it was set on fire, several days after it was sold at auction.
Identifier: 2008.038.004
Publisher: Molly Trivelpiece
Subject: nameboards
Provenance: Mrs. Rosemary Jones
Is Part Of: Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum