Who first called Outer Banks the "Graveyard of the Atlantic"?   North Carolina coast has more than its share of shipwrecks (3/10/2010) (NORFOLK, Va.) -- The Outer Banks area off North Carolina is often called the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because so many shipwrecks met their fate their, the Virginian-Pilot newspaper reported. The high-risk area runs from Cape Henry to Cape Fear. The article traces the history of the "Graveyard" nickname.   Click here to view the newspaper's story.   Back to Maritime News Home | Candidates | Employers | Industry Links | User Agreement | Privacy Policy   © 2010 Canada Cruise Jobs, All Rights Reserved     email: jobs@maritimeemployment.com phone: 281-987-9600