The 1900 silver dollar was placed under the mast step by Capt. Ralph Hodges for good luck when he built ADA MAE in 1915. It was removed while the mast is being restored and will be replaced for continued good luck when the restoration is complete.

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To find out more on how you can help in the restoration of ADA MAE, contact Ben Bunn at Carolina Coastal Classrooms, telephone (252) 638-7862 or (252) 633-3140 or e-mail at benbunn@earthlink.net .