Naval Facility Cape Hatteras, Military surveillance facility near Buxton, North Carolina, United States.
Naval Facility Cape Hatteras was a military station on the North Carolina coast equipped with underwater surveillance technology. The site used specialized acoustic sensors to detect ships and submarines operating in the Atlantic region.
The facility opened in 1956 and became an important listening post during the Cold War. It played a role in early detection systems that helped monitor Soviet naval activities in the Atlantic.
The facility represented a crucial component of the United States Navy's undersea monitoring network, employing 122 Navy personnel and supporting 180 family members.
The site is not open to the public today and underwent environmental cleanup after closing. Visitors can learn about its role through nearby museums or historical markers in the Buxton area.
The site was accessible only by ferry from the mainland and operated under strict security restrictions. This isolated setting made daily operations particularly difficult for personnel during bad weather.
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