Roanoke Island
Americannoun
noun
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The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island said in a statement that euthanasia was the best course of action because rehabilitation for many large whale species is difficult or impossible.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
In July 1587, about 150 settlers led by explorer and artist John White established a colony on Roanoke Island, off the coast of modern North Carolina.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Later that year, his first exploring party reached Roanoke Island and reported that the natives were friendly and harmless, and the soil and climate were delightful.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018
There were no English colonists left on Roanoke Island.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
In 1585 he commanded the fleet of seven vessels by which the colonists sent out by his cousin, Sir Walter Raleigh, were carried to Roanoke Island in the present North Carolina.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
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