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The U. S. Signal Service was
organized to open and maintain communications, to note the development and
progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to
report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service
Stations were established in connection with lighthouses and life-saving
stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to ships at sea by
light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned assistance to vessels in
distress from the nearest life-saving stations or ports.
15271a.
(mounted photo) U.S. Signal Service Station,
Morris Island, South Carolina c.1890s. Measures 6 x 8
on 11 x 14 mat. The US Signal Service was organized to open and
maintain communications, to note the development and progress of storms,
to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the
conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In the later 1870s, some
forty odd observation stations were established in the principal cities of
the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so that on the 1st
of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken
synchronously were telegraphically reported to the Washington office.
Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses
and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They
also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest
life-saving stations or ports. After the turn of the century this
organization would become the U.S. Weather Bureau. This rare photo shows
the small signal station on the coastline of Morris Island, SC. Great
detail includes Whole Gale warning flag flying as the station crew poses
for the camera. Photo clean and clear. Mat has some light soiling, light
edge wear. (VG). $110.
15271b.
(mounted photo) U.S. Signal Service Station, St.
Simons Island, Georgia c.1890s. Measures 6 x 8 on
11 x 14 mat. The US Signal Service was organized to open and
maintain communications, to note the development and progress of storms,
to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the
conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In the later 1870s, some
forty odd observation stations were established in the principal cities of
the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so that on the 1st
of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken
synchronously were telegraphically reported to the Washington office.
Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses
and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They
also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest
life-saving stations or ports. After the turn of the century this
organization would become the U.S. Weather Bureau. This rare photo shows
the small signal station on the coastline of St. Simons Island, GA. Great
detail includes warning flag flying as the station crew poses on the roof
lookout for the camera. Photo clean and clear. Mat has some light soiling,
light edge wear, two 1 chips to edge of mat. (VG). $100.
15271c.
(mounted photo) U.S. Signal Service Station
Headquarters, Charleston, South Carolina c.1890s. Measures
6 x 8 on 11 x 14 mat. The US Signal Service was organized to
open and maintain communications, to note the development and progress of
storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on
the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In the later 1870s,
some forty odd observation stations were established in the principal
cities of the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so that
on the 1st of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken
synchronously were telegraphically reported to the Washington office.
Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses
and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They
also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest
life-saving stations or ports. After the turn of the century this
organization would become the U.S. Weather Bureau. This rare photo shows
the large headquarters building of the Signal Service at Charleston, SC.
Great detail includes Whole Gale warning flag flying from the flag mast.
Photo clean and clear. Mat has some light soiling, light edge wear. (VG).
$85.
29368.(lot 4 photos) United
States Signal Service Station. Circa early 1900s. The Signal
Service was organized to open and maintain communications, to note the
development and progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric
conditions and to report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In
the later 1870s, some forty odd observation stations were established in the
principal cities of the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so
that on the 1st of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken
synchronously were telegraphically reported to the
Washington
office. Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses
and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to
ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned
assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations or
ports. After the turn of the century this organization would become the U.S.
Weather Bureau. Great lot of four photos show rarely seen details of a signal
station, roof signal tower with man signaling by semaphore, and even a rare
interior view of the station. Photos measure 3 Ό x 4 ½ and are b/w.
(VG). Lot 4 photos $84.
 
 
29368c. (lot
8 glass projection slides) United States Signal Service Stations c.1878 - 1898.
Excellent lot of 8 b/w glass projection slides provide rare views at Coast
Signal Stations on the Atlantic Coast. Stations include Montauk Point, Quogue,
NY., Block Island at Southeast Light, Fire Island, Cape Henlopen. The Signal
Service was organized to open and maintain communications, to note the
development and progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric
conditions and to report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In
the later 1870s, some forty odd observation stations were established in the
principal cities of the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so
that on the 1st of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken
synchronously were telegraphically reported to the
Washington
office. Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses
and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to
ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned
assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations or
ports. After the turn of the century this organization would become the U.S.
Weather Bureau. These views are exceptionally rare and provide unprecedented
details of these remote outposts including the buildings, roof signal tower with
men signaling, and more. The glass slides measures large 3 Ό x 4 and
would provide a large clear view. Fine, clear images, close, quite detailed,
rare. In original box. (VG+). Lot 8 slides $595.
7278c. THE
NEW YORK
SIGNAL SERVICE STATION. Scientific American. November 2, 1889. 2p.
The U. S. Signal Service was organized to open and maintain communications with
ships at sea, to note the development and progress of storms, to predict
probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the conditions of the
sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were established in connection
with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also
summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations
or ports. Also, they were charged with recording and coordinating meteorological
and ocean observations. This is a very clear, detailed full front page with four
engravings depicting the station and equipment of the United States Signal
Service. Includes complete article describing their apparatus and their work.
Unusual detail, some wear and chipping to edges. (VG). $42.
5200.
The following official pamphlets or publications of the
U. S.
Life-Saving Service are available in photocopies either individually or as a
complete set.
A. MORTAR AND BEACH APPARATUS DRILL. U. S.
Life-Saving Service. 1880. 13pp. $2.60
B. BEACH APPARATUS DRILL. U. S.
Life-Saving Service. 1883. 15 pp. $3.00
C. [same] 1890 (1st Ed). 27pp. $5.40
D. [same] 1890 (2nd Ed). 27pp. $5.40
E. COAST SIGNAL SERVICE OFFICIAL
DANGER AND DISTRESS SIGNALS. 1878. 12pp. $2.40
F. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
BOARD ON LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES. 1882. 6pp. $1.20
G. [same] 1890. 6pp. $1.20
H. [same] 1892. 6pp. $1.20
I.
ABSTRACT ON THE TRIAL OF
LIFE-SAVING APPARATUS. 1882. 7pp. $1.40
J. REPORT OF THE GENERAL
SUPERINTENDENT ON THE TRANSFER OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE
TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 1883. 5PP. $1.00
K. REPORTS IN REGARD TO THE TRANSFER OF
THE BUREAUS AND DIVISIONS OF THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. 1883. 69pp. 13.80
L. Kimball, Sumner I., ORGANIZATION
AND
METHODS-
U. S.
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. 1890. 33pp. $6.60
M. O'Connor, William D., THE
U. S.
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. 1889. 19pp. $3.80
[complete set of
13 publications] Spiral-bound photocopy $45.
744. Navy Department. REGULATIONS
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COAST SIGNAL SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Wash. 1898. 18pp. The Signal Service was organized to open and maintain
communications, to note the development and progress of storms, to predict
probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the conditions of the
sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were established in connection
with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered
communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also
summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations
or ports. Regulations identify districts and stations, duties and
discipline, care of stations and property, daily drills and routine. Includes a
complete listing of stations. (Photocopy $3.60)
23226. Maury, Professor T. B., THE
TELEGRAPH AND THE STORM. THE UNITED STATES SIGNAL SERVICE. Harpers
New Monthly Magazine. c.1870. 21 p. The U. S. Signal Service was organized to
open and maintain communications, to note the development and progress of
storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the
conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were
established in connection with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected
by telegraph and offered communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and
later by radio). They also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the
nearest life-saving stations or ports. Excellent account of the work of this
little-known agency. (Photocopy $5).
22279. [
U. S.
Signal Service]. Beltzhoover, Hon. Frank E., speech of Hon. Frank E.
Beltzhoover of Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives.
Wash.
1883. 41 p. Text of lengthy speech endorses the work of the Signal Service and
advocates a number of changes in its organization and duties. In addition
mention is made of its relationship with the U. S. Life-Saving Service and
discusses the area of communications which that service too might benefit from.
(Photocopy $8.20)
3168.
U.S.
Signal Service Agency. OFFICIAL DANGER, DISTRESS AND
STORM SIGNAL CODES FOR SIGNAL SERVICE SEA-COAST STATIONS AND MARINERS.
Wash.
GPO. 1883. 91pp. Lists all pennant and light signals recognized by all
sea-coast signal stations, and by the Life-Saving Service. Also lists all United
States Life-Saving stations and Signal-Service stations. With plates and
diagrams. (Photocopy $18).
4170. HISTORY OF THE
SIGNAL SERVICE with Catalogue of Publications, Instruments and Stations.
Washington
City
. 1884. 39pp. Includes a complete history of the U.S. Signal Service as well as
a listing of stations. Soft wraps. Illustrated. (Photocopy $7.80).
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