According to Roadside America, a British ship took seven torpedoes from a German U-boat in April 1942, and it sunk to the bottom. Several crew members died, and two of them were swept up on to the beach. They were buried here, and a ceremony is held each year to mark the occasion. Technically, it is British territory.
The place is very close to the Cape Hatteras lighthouse, but not exactly on Main St. When coming out of the lighthouse parking lot, don't go right to go back to the main road. Go left down the access road, and a marker will be on the right side of the road. It's a short walk to see the graves. It's nice to see them remembered.
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