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Lost boats, and whatever floats – the Hurricane Lost & Found is now online. It’s free. Email in with your lost or found items. Include a description, where it was lost/found, plus contact info. A photo helps too. Send in your items to info@towndock.net.Click here to go to the Found Items on the third page > > >
LOST: 1997 Carolina Skiff Center Console with new Evanrude engine. Vessel Number NC-6727 CS. Length 17’. Has a teal blue Bimini and white covered seating with teal piping. Lost at the end of Paradise Shores Road in Merritt/Whortonsville area. If located please contact Debbie Barker at 252-229-5571 or debbiebarker41@hotmail.com
LOST: Florence boosted the end of our floating dock platform over our pilings. This platform has two catty corner openings for pilings and is approximately 15 by 20 feet in diameter. It has 5/4 by 6 decking lumber and black floats. The platform had a Danforth anchor and 100 feet of scope on it. Additionally, there was a 50 pound weight on a corner cleat. The otters miss their sun deck. Please call Jane at 252-671-3091 if you have any information.
LOST: West Marine 8’ gray inflatable dinghy floated off from Blackwell Point Marina during the storm. If you have seen it please call Bob 252-714-4559.
LOST: FOUND Lost green Mad River Canoe off of Greens Creek during the last storm. Contact Lora at 919-410-0149.
LOST: Two teak cockpit grates for Hinckley Bermuda 40 on Brown Creek from Ensign Harbor. Please call Joey Darr 336-887-5130
LOST: Florence took my sliding hatch cover for a 1965 Sparkman Stevens yacht I am restoring by the “Red Barn” at 1000 Teaches Cove Road, if found REWARD! Please Call 252-249-6288
NOW FOUND: Historic Marker for the Wit’s End building on Hodges Street at the harbor. Please email museum@dockline.net or call Sharon at 252-249-3340. Thank you to Josh Plank who found the sign – he dropped it off at TownDock Headquarters.
LOST: Two old wooden shutters with half moon cut outs on the top. They are light blue and approximately 30 inches wide by 7 feet tall.
Contact: Jennie 252-670-3849.
LOST: EZ Dock section from Mill Creek in Minnesott Beach. On the pole slide side it has “This side toward dock” in magic marker, unless it has worn off. We use it as our kayak launch. Thanks, Ron Spadin 301-910-2958
LOST: From Long Gut (Osprey Drive next to SailLoft) a kayak paddle, white blades and black handle. Call Per Erichsen 571-1458.
LOST: White dock box from Brown Creek (Ensign Harbor). Padlocked, ca. 5-ft long. Reward. Contact Charlie at 919-418-2750.
LOST: Garbage can similar to this picture. Reward of $20 if found. Fred 252 515-4562 or 252 249-1885.
LOST: lost from magnolia rd. perception swifty 9.5 and paddle in pic. Was seen being picked up. please contact me at tukrazzy9@hotmail.com .
LOST:FOUND I lost a dock box from the South dock at Whittaker Creek Marina. Approximately 24” x 28” x 48”, fiberglass, white, lock in place. Has the name “GRINGO” in black letters on back. Please contact Charles at 919/906-0206 or Knute at 252/670-3759. Thank you.
LOST: Dock box and fish cleaning station, and bird wind vane. Call Tony at 249-2490
LOST: FOUND 2 person Perception Keowee 2 kayak from WCYH. Probably now somewhere up west branch of Whittaker Creek. Call Dick Nelson 301.814.2765
LOST: Powerboat In Green’s Creek, 32’ Marinette Flybridge SECONDS COUNT. Contact Susan Hall 540-538-3695 susan.hall.0327@gmail.com.
LOST: This is a navy blue, 25’ Cape Dory sailboat with outboard motor. The name is “Madeline”, port of call, Charlotte NC. Hull Registration #; NC-3160 CU with 2019 registration sticker. It was anchored on Club Foot Creek adjacent to Matthew’s Point Marina. Stolen Saturday (9/22) or Sunday (9/23). Call Bill Migirditch, 704-577-4411, bmigirditch@gmail.com
Reward offered upon retrieval. More information here.
LOST: I think I saw a “lost” post for a section Of dock on Whittaker Creek. Not sure if this is it, but this is on our dock at 304 Whittaker Point Rd. They can call Lili at 202-450-8585 to claim.
LOST: Set of 4 solar panels. Total area 5’ x 10’. Pierce Creek area. Call Otto 828-217-2819. Thanks.
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LOST: on Janeiro Rd , Old Town green canoe. If found please call Greg Gallagher 252-671-6121. Thank you
LOST: FOUND We’re still evacuated from Pamlico and in the Raleigh area because of extensive medical issues with my husband. I have been told that my 20-odd foot pontoon boat (which says Miller Time on it) is not at home! Seems she flew the coop sometime during the hurricane. We would love to have her back at the end of our dock on Moore’s Creek just off the Bay River. Please call Claudia McLean at 252-229-1892 if our missing boat is spotted.
LOST: FOUND Wooden dinghy oar, approximately 5-1/2’ long. No brand on it, but did have our last name written on it in red marker. Has stainless steel clamp on oar lock attached. Lost near Pecan Grove. David Swanson. 919-946-0303.
LOST: wood bench lost on Brown Creek near Spiders Creek. more than 6 feet long, same design as photo. call Sharon 252.249.3340
LOST: FOUND Sundolphin Kayak green. Missing from Blackwell Point Rd Oriental. If found please contact Gyon and Jill Ensley at 252-249-1531. Looks just like the one in this picture only green.
LOST: 1.) Recently planted baby green apple tree, still had tags on it. Tall but very slender. Ripped up by root ball from yard between Water and Hodges street.
2.) Also two 4×4 posts from garden bed, cut for my garden bed and have bored holes for spikes to hold them down (still have several so can match up)
Email kit.kimberly@gmail.com; no phone or internet yet.
LOST: Wilderness systems tarpon 100 kayak floated off the rack on Dawson’s creek. Red and faded. If found call Helen 252-670-9914.
LOST: Black truck tool box plastic from Blackwell Pt Rd. Call Ken Mason 252-670-3830
LOST: Child size red picnic table on Janeiro Rd. If found please call Greg Gallagher 252-671-6121
LOST: Two person yellow sit in kayak . Last Seen at Ensign Harbor on brown creek.
Call Chuck @ 9193687325
LOST: Missing its partner. Smith Creek / Blackwell Point Loop Contact Anne Parker anne.s.parker@gmail.com
LOST: Floating dock section, approximately 4 × 6 foot and green waste can at Whittaker Point Creek. Call Mark Clardy @ 703-244-5829.
LOST: Billy Creech lost West Marine Zodiac rib with rebuilt transom. 252-617-2316.
LOST: KL Industries water tender, white, on Broad Creek, Little Pamlico. Hull ID No. JOK01907B111, vessel: NC7322DS. Please call Helen, 249-1283. Please leave a message if no answer.
LOST: We live on Orchard Creek (Peninsula Drive). Wilderness Systems Kayak was on land on a trailer. GONE! She is grayish white, with black specks. PLEASE call Neal 410-708-3200 if found. Thank you kindly.
LOST: 3 of these pretty boxes floated away. Custom built. Contact Pat Dixon 252-571-5883
LOST: FOUND Small end table painted peach & apple green with heart cutouts on both ends. Lots of sentimental value – made for me by my Dad. Contact Geri LaBreck at 252-571-1403 LaBreckG@gmail.com
LOST: from the Old Theater-one garbage and one recycle can. Picture probably not necessary as they all look the same… Contact Lauri Gates at 908-451-3045.
LOST: Large Black Mail Box from 354 Blackwell Point Loop Rd. Contact Sarah Kenney @857-272-4282 if found.
LOST: FOUND Hobie fishing Kayak,12 foot, single person, Brown – lost at 1100 Neuse Drive – near town beach – call Ken Reed 252-675-1534
LOST: FOUND Wooden sailboat Tanguera, 36’, washed away from Mainsail Point on Green’s Creek Rebekah & Peter Smith, rebekahgm7@gmail.com, pmsmith27514@gmail.com
LOST: Large, upright propane tank missing from the Stallings House. Address is spray painted on the side of it: 500 South Ave. Call Lisa Durham if you find it. Thank you! 919-539-6950
LOST: FOUND From home on Treasure Dr. 2 “Buckeye Chairs” made of poly-wood. Scarlet/Gray/White. Please contact Phil at 330-990-5150 or pra6913@gmail.com.
ALSO LOST: 1.)*FOUND* Wooden lighthouse, approximately 4ft tall. Replica of Cape Lookout lighthouse with black and white diamond pattern. 2.) FOUND Kayak – Blue, Lifetime brand, sit-on-top double seater. 3.) STILL MISSING Kayak – Red, Lifetime brand, sit-on-top single seater. Please contact Phil at 330-990-5150 or pra6913@gmail.com.
LOST: BOTH FOUND Two Kayaks: FOUND a small yellow/white kayak and a STILL LOST green/blue Cape Horn 170 kayak floated away from Morris/Smith Creek. Please contact jimlastowka@gmail.com or 703-338-0544. Thanks in advance!
LOST: FOUND Welcome to Oriental sign. Lost from the other side of the bridge. Contact Town Hall if found.
LOST: FOUND Crawl space door. Painted gray. Approximately 2×3 ft. From Seafarer Dr, Oriental. Call Sharon Stephenson 919-414-7719.
LOST: FOUND blue and white small kayak, sea green mailbox 237, from Blackwell Pt Rd Oriental. Ken Mason 670 -3830
LOST: from Tarpon Channel dock behind Ragan Road in Oriental, grey Rubbermaid locker lid about 18 × 36 inches, pic to follow if we can find one. We believe it may be a floater… Contact Sharon Jacobs at (949) 280-5325.
LOST: sailboat from 1006 Neuse Drive near John Bond beach please call Stewart 910-297-2540 or email stewartpittman@gmail.com
LOSTFOUND: Looking for a decorative well similar to the one in the picture for a family member. Holds sentimental value. Lost from a home on main street near the duck pond.
LOST: A few approx 2×2.5 ft doors that allow water to flow out under the house – metal handles, blue flotation devices on back.
A blue gazing ball – yes forgot to take in probably smashed somewhere but who knows?
Gutters
A zodiac boat – grey
A kayak – orange – singleOff Dolphin Point.
Steve White, 6028 Dolphin Road, 508-479-2884.
LOST:
5 Hobie 18 Centerboards
3 Hobie 18 rudders, 1 with tiller
Please contact Don Munn at don_munn@yahoo.com
LOSTALL FOUND
1. FOUND in Smith Creek Large floating dock from home on Morris/Smith Creek; 2.STILL LOSTDinghy registration # “SC 9576 DF 06/20”. Missing dinghy may or may not still be tied onto the missing floating dock.
Contact: jimlastowka@gmail.com or 703-338-0544
[page]FOUND: Dark green canoe found in Oriental. It’s just over 12 feet long with colored designed on both sides. Owner can call 252-670-4447, please leave a message if no answer.
FOUND: Several items were found in the marsh of Greens Creek. Contact Lynn Pederson at lynnepedersen@embarqmail.com.
FOUND: Paddle boat in the Dawson Creek area. Please call with description to claim. Shelly 561-234-9528.
FOUND: Fiberglass cockpit table with stainless steel legs. Found at Whittaker Creek. Call Knute 252-670-3759
FOUND: Found paddle, Greens Creek. 106 Goodwind Dr. Contact Lou and Jerry at louandjerrywalker@gmail.com.
FOUND: A pair of Connelly water skis at Indian Estates. If caller can identify, they’re yours. call Muffin at 252-249-1715.
FOUND: Floating key chain & keys. Found floating in Oriental Harbor. Contact Gary at 919-600-2223.
FOUND: Picnic table washed up into our yard on Brown Creek off Broad Creek. Text Susan at 919-696-4227.
FOUND: Teak table on Horton Rd. Contact Ed at 670-5007.
FOUND: Trampoline tarp, seems new (fold lines). Found in Cherry Branch about a mile from the Ferry. It was stuck in my woods. Call 252 444 8200.
FOUND: 50+ feet of blue Pex water pipe inside black plastic conduit tubing on Otter Creek. Contact Ed at 252-670-5007
FOUND: I’ve found a large truss and quite a few other new pieces of new wood in various sizes my yard at Windy Ct. It looks pretty obviously to have come from a current building site near Smith Creek. Call Kim, 252-249-1412.
FOUND: Short lifeguard chair. Vacant lot at South Water and Hodges Street, behind brush.
FOUND: A bag containing a shutter. Email Phil at tarponnc@hughes.net
FOUND: Two person kayak. Found at Mainsail Point, Oriental. Contact Gary Minor (919) 717-2620.
FOUND: Two blue Kayaks in woods along river , behind Magnolia Lane. This is near Dawson’s Creek. 910-624-5418 Jeff
FOUND: A treated dock post, 6” to 5” diameter, 10’ long. Found by my dock. Anybody wanting it, call 252 670 4447.
FOUND: slalom water ski off of Greens Creek. Call: 252-249-1162.
FOUND: Porch bench found on First Street, Oriental. Call 252-249-1549. Susan King
FOUND: RETURNED TO OWNER Wooden Crawl Space Door, approx. 4 ft x 2 ft. Sturdy and intact. Green, but not any shade I could match in the neighborhood of Buccaneer Bay East. May have traveled up or across Smith Creek. Contact Isabel (252) 838-2181, leave a msg.
FOUND: Vent, sink, and centerboard. Email Phil at tarponnc@hughes.net
FOUND: Looking for owner of a 12’ plus dark green canoe with colorful painted designs on sides. Two permanent seats, nothing else. Call 249-2128 – in Oriental -for identifying additional unique construction.—Ron
FOUND: 1.) orange coleman rebel kayak on magnolia rd. 2.) PVC pipe bird found around magnolia rd. contact at tukrazzy9@hotmail.com
FOUND: Found off Smith Creek after Storm: 1.) Dog Life Jacket – Outward Hound, med size, bright orange. 2.) Boat Cushion – white with black straps, still in wrapper 3.) White Plastic Cover – may be a cover for a dock light (?) Contact Nancy Liu (401)864-8947. Nancyhassardliu@gmail.com
FOUND: Kitty cat with long hair, tabby face, blue eyes, short tail, body two shades of brown, on Midyette Street. Call Kendric Smith at (404) 433-2988 if yours.
FOUND: Found Aqua Finn in the Village, tiller still attached. It is safe at our house, please call / text Scot at 919.280.1929
FOUND: 10’ x 13’ floating dock with ladder. Found near Brown Creek. Please call John 760-420-0830
FOUND: on Fork Point Rd. Items could have been washed across Brown Creek so may be from Whortonsville. The red/pink life preservers are for dogs – West Marine brand size med. Contact Karen McCraw 919-619-2707
FOUND: Seagull statue and working lightbulb :) – At North Smith Creek – Oriental Plantation
Contact Sharon M 512swm@gmail.com
FOUND: Green plastic chest arrived closed. Looks like tent/shelter with all erection stuff inside. Sitting on the lawn near sea wall at 330 Neuse Winds Drive (off Orchard Creek Road). Come and get it.
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FOUND: Found large white Igloo cooler on Dawson creek Arapahoe call 252 2698178 Jack
FOUND: Found along west bank of Kershaw Creek, opposite the Buccaneer Bay West boat slips: 1.) Boat 2.) picnic table. Contact David Burrows burrows@astro.psu.edu
FOUND: Pigeon has taken up residence here, two bands on his leg. Rebecca at 252-249-6183 to retrieve if it is yours.
FOUND: REMOVED Probably a Malone trailer part found in Dolphin Point. Text 210.833.3151 Randy
FOUND: RETURNED Located in shoreline brush near Styrontown Beach pier. Up in trees. Karen Frank at kfrank@suddenlink.net
FOUND: PICKED UP BY ANIMAL CONTROL Two beagles were found on Peninsula Dr. and Orchard Creek Rd. in Oriental on September 17th, and need to find their home. They are travelling together and are very friendly. They are not contained, but seem to be staying on one street as the property owners are providing food and a place to rest. If you have any information regarding the owner of these dogs, please contact us at 249-1885
FOUND: Lots of good wood saved from porch remodel- small pieces of railing 1 & 2×4s Penny Monell 252-617-2827
FOUND: Large Wooden Desk. In Camp Creek at edge of our property (354 Blackwell Point Loop Rd). Contact Sarah Kenney @ 857-272-4282.
FOUND: A jib boom on Smith Creek. Contact Charlie Carpenter: 252-249-1372 or Steve Hunter: 919-795-1293
FOUND: A really nice blue tube that I have seen on Dawson Creek Email Phil at tarponnc@hughes.net
FOUND: A really neat cane from Germany…… Email Phil at tarponnc@hughes.net
FOUND: a SUNFISH and amazingly, the tiller and center board (found separately). email Phil at tarponnc@hughes.net
FOUND: Wood from porch railing construction job. Oriental Many 2×4’s & other sizes Penny 252-617-2827
FOUND: TownDock reader Katharine Schroeder says a small Dinghy named FootLoose is next to the garbage can in front of the house at the foot of High Street near the waterfront.
FOUND: This cat washed up at our house. Been living underneath the house. Guessing it’s a girl, very sweet. She has a black collar. Contact Amron 252-671-4948.
FOUND: RETURNED TO OWNER These two sailboats landed in my backyard during the storm. I’d love for the owners to contact me. Tanya Binford 520-250-4027. Boat #s NC 4099 AT, NC 1190 CT
FOUND:Photo of someone’s birthday party. In front yard in Arapahoe, neighbor also has album of same person. Please email journeya14@gmail.com
FOUND: Mailbox at 1021 Hardison Lee Farm Road. Sorry no mail, but no bills either. Contact Todd.meath@gmail.com
FOUND: RETURNED TO OWNER Boat washed up on our property we think from Broad Creek. The boat is a Blue Fin ID number NC7834 CM. Please call Sharon and leave voice mail at 252-249-0496.
FOUND: Approximatly 150 gallon metal fuel tank near corner of Florence and Whortonsville roads. Michelle Noevere 252-617-7405.
FOUND: Large blue Bimini @ OYC
Very thick and heavy bright blue Bimini or similar sunbrella cover in the rocks near the old brick diesel tank stands. Was unable to pull it out of water.
FOUND: One powerboat and two sailboats right next to each other stranded up Greens Creek. Located at 35°1’11.999” N 76°43’48” W.
FOUND: Power boat wedged in near the common dock at the end of Horton Road.
FOUND:RECOVERED The sailboat “UBETCHA” stranded up Greens Creek, located at 35°1’8.999” N 76°43’42.999” W.
FOUND: A cardboard box of nice new ratchet straps, a bungee cord, and a yellow shirt ended up in the yard of 514 Midyette st. Items are near the road, owner can retrieve at his or her convenience.
FOUND: Many items in and around Teach’s Cove.
Carved Cane. Call Bobby Brewer 919-349-6112 to retrieve.
Dragon at the end of Treasure Dr near the condo dumpsters.
RETURNED TO OWNER A beige dock – before the dragon, on the left.
RETURNED TO OWNER A second beige dock – on the right in the yard of the house just before the condos.
All of the following are at the condos at Teach’s Cove on Treasure Dr.:
RETURNED TO OWNER A beige launcher was on top of the trailer. The launcher is in the back yard by the pool. The trailer is in the boatyard. Call Bobby Brewer 919-349-6112 to retrieve.
The chair is sitting beside the road.
Picnic tables are beside the boat yard.
FOUND: Blue Kayak found by the folks at The Inland Waterway Provision Co. Now tied behind Capt Jeff at Fulchers docks.
FOUND: Large new picnic table
Probably pine, large rectangular picnic table with attached wooden benches on both sides. Looks real new. Not sun-aged. At 303 Midyette St. Call Ann Steiger. 252-497-0922
FOUND: Pecans Found. Lots of them. No picture but I’m pretty sure everyone’s pecans ended up in my yard across from Lupton Park. You’re free to come get them. Or you could come “skate” over them like I’ve been doing, that’s proven to be entertaining.
Lori Wagoner.
FOUND: RETURNED Kayak found on Smith Creek Blackwell Point Loop Rd. Call Ellen Chappell at 919-753-4564.
FOUND: One Sailboat, name of Rose. Contact Hudson Smelcer 919-618-5297
FOUND: Plastic dock box on Kershaw creek dock. No picture, can’t get to it yet. Donna Mannion, 252 670 0578.
FOUND: A pier has washed up in Bev Pierpoint’s yard in Bay Shore Estates, Merritt. Email if it’s yours. Bpierpoint63@gmail.com
FOUND: One Hotpoint Refrigerator in the woods on Link Lane.
