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9496.
Peterson, Douglas, (U.S.C.G. Retired)
U. S.
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE TENDERS. Eastwind Publishing. 2000. 169p. DJ.
This is the first book to feature all of the lighthouse tenders and auxiliary
craft of the United States Lighthouse service from 1840 until 1939. Lighthouse
Tenders, the lifeline to the keepers of America's lighthouses and lightships,
towed lightships, tended buoys, carried necessities and saved lives day and
night, in weather fair or foul. Without these services the keepers of
America
's lighthouses and lightships could not have survived. More than 150 years ago
the first tender was launched, to be followed by 300 ships of varying design
used for lighthouse service-all of which are presented in this thoroughly
researched book. Vintage photographs, drawings, plans and statistics illustrate
the historic profile of each ship. This long awaited book recognizes these often
overlooked ships of the U.S. Lighthouse Service and their important contribution
to
America
's maritime heritage. 9.5"x9.5", hardbound. 175+ b/w photos and plans.
Out of print - difficult to find. Only a few remaining. (M). $59.95.
1220.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender c.1900 view.
Close clear copy photo made some years ago, provides great early view of an
unknown Lighthouse Service tender. b/w, 8” x 10”, clear and close.
(VG+). $14.
21117a.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender c.1900.
Close clear original photo provides great early view of an unknown Lighthouse
Service tender. b/w, 4 ½” x 6 ½”. (VG). $24.
11451. (photo) U.S.
Lighthouse Service Tender c.1900 view. Close clear original photo
provides great early view of an unknown Lighthouse Service tender, may be the
Lupine. b/w, Large 10” x 14” original period photo. Photo larger than
image shown - entire vessel is shown in photo. (VG). $34.
11452. (photo) U.S.
Lighthouse Service Tender c.1900 view. Close clear original photo
provides great early view of an unknown Lighthouse Service tender, may be the
Sequoia. b/w, 6” x 9”. (VG). $18.
11324k. (large cabinet photo) U.
S. Light House Establishment, Captain William Gregory of the LH Tender Manzanita
c.1896-1897. Measures a full 10” x 7” overall. Exceptional photo
of Captain Gregory in uniform, posing for the photographer. Note the collar
insignia – anchor inside the border – rarely seen, as well as the
embroidered lighthouse on the sleeves. Clear view measures 5 ¼” x 7 ¾” and
shows great detail of the Captain in uniform in great contrast. This came from a
series of photos from Capt. William Gregory of the U.S. Lighthouse Tender
Manzanita while in Alaska about 1896. The Manzanita was a wooden-hulled
steam-powered tender built by the H. A. Ramsey Shipbuilding company in Brooklyn,
New York, as a replacement for the tender Shubrick, which had served on the west
coast. The Manzanita was the second lighthouse tender to serve in the Pacific.
She was first assigned to the 12th Lighthouse District and then transferred to
the 13th in 1886. She was rebuilt in 1887 and received a new boiler in 1902. She
sank near Warrior Rock on the Willamette River in Oregon on 6 October 1905. She
was later raised and repaired for commercial service. This is a one-of-a-kind
view, by Gifford Photographers, Portland, Oregon. Clean, clear, only light edge
wear, superb view. One of the largest that I have seen. (VG+). $244.
11472a,b. (lot 2 photos) U.S.
Lighthouse Service Tender Cedar c.1920’s. Two snapshot photos
include the U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Cedar moored at the dock in Seattle,
and four crewmen playfully posing with the vessel’s life ring. The United
States Lighthouse Tender Cedar, a sea-going tender, was designed for use in
Alaskan waters. Her hull was of steel construction with a double bottom while
her superstructure was made of wood. The Cedar was the largest tender ever built
for the Lighthouse Service (200 foot) and was the first tender designed to be
equipped with a radio. She also carried three small boats, including a
steam-powered launch. She was assigned to the 16th Lighthouse District and
served out of Ketchikan, Alaska, servicing aids to navigation. She remained in
service until 29 June 1950. She was sold on 27 June 1955 to Zidall
Explorations, Inc., for $23,132.00. Photos measure 2 ½” x 3 ½” and 3” x
4”. (VG). Lot 2 photos $68.
11432. (cabinet photo) U.S.
Lighthouse Service Tender Bow Insignia c.1890. Unusual close clear
photo reveals the rather elegant wreath design surrounding the lighthouse bow
insignia on the tender’s bow. Measures 4” x 5”. Unusual view. Clean,
clear, only light edge wear. (VG). $54.
11324i. (cabinet photo) Captain
William Gregory, U.S. Lighthouse Tender Manzanita c.1889. Rare early
view of the Captain Gregory posing on deck. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 4 ¾”
and shows great detail of the Captain in uniform in great contrast, as well as
the ship and equipment. This came from a series of photos from Capt. William
Gregory of the U.S. Lighthouse Tender Manzanita while in Alaska about 1896. The
Manzanita was a wooden-hulled steam-powered tender built by the H. A. Ramsey
Shipbuilding company in Brooklyn, New York, as a replacement for the tender
Shubrick, which had served on the west coast. The Manzanita was the second
lighthouse tender to serve in the Pacific. She was first assigned to the 12th
Lighthouse District and then transferred to the 13th in 1886. She was rebuilt in
1887 and received a new boiler in 1902. She sank near Warrior Rock on the
Willamette River in Oregon on 6 October 1905. She was later raised and repaired
for commercial service." Clean, clear, only light edge wear, superb view.
(VG+). $144. (see more views below)
11363.
(photo) Launching of U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Fir
c.1939. Large 8 ½” x 11 ½” photo was taken at the launching of
the Fir by the Moore Dry Dock Company in Oakland, California on March 22, 1939,
as the dry dock was flooded and she was pulled out to her new mooring. This was
the last tender build under the Lighthouse Service and was commissioned by the
Coast Guard as USCGC Fir WAGL-212. She operated out of Seattle her entire career
until 1991, when she was decommissioned. Superb detail of the vessel before
completion and fitting out. A few very light creases but will flatten for
framing nicely. Clear, crisp, very rare view. (VG). $34.
11394.
(photo) Lighthouse Tender Walnut Launching c.1939. Superb
view, quite rare, shows great detail of the Lighthouse Tender Walnut as she is
launched at Moore Dry Dock Company yards in Oakland, California. The Walnut is
shown just as she is slid into the water. Great construction details visible.
Nice view, b/w, 7” x 9”. Includes description on back. Dated
March 18, 1939. (VG+). $48.
11396.
(photo) Lighthouse Tender Rose as she is Rebuilt in
Drydock c.1936. Great view, quite rare, shows great detail of the
Lighthouse Tender Rose on the ways at the Martinal & Anderson Shipbuilding
Company in Seattle. Here she was being rebuilt and lengthened ten feet just
forward of the deckhouse. Workers can be seen working over the stern of the
vessel. Great construction details visible. Nice view, b/w, 6” x 8”
with some scissor cropping to right side. Includes description on back.
Dated August 16, 1936. (VG+). $38.
11395.
(photo) Lighthouse Tender Heather on Inspection Tour
c.1913. Superb view, quite rare, shows great detail of the Lighthouse
Tender Heather on her inspection tour of the Sixteenth District in 1913.
Attached newspaper caption indicates that Inspector Henry L. Beck was aboard
visiting light stations along Puget Sound. Great details visible. Nice view,
b/w, 7” x 9”. Includes description on back, cropping marks to
print. Dated March 3, 1913. (VG+). $48.
U.S.
Lighthouse Tender Manzanita:
11324. (lot 10 cabinet photos) U.S.
Lighthouse Tender Manzanita c.1889 - 1897. Rare early lot of views
came from the estate of Capt. William Gregory of the U.S. Lighthouse Tender
Manzanita while in Alaska and Oregon from 1889 to 1897. The Manzanita was a
wooden-hulled steam-powered tender built by the H. A. Ramsey Shipbuilding
company in Brooklyn, New York, as a replacement for the tender Shubrick, which
had served on the west coast. The Manzanita was the second lighthouse tender to
serve in the Pacific. She was first assigned to the 12th Lighthouse District and
then transferred to the 13th in 1886. She was rebuilt in 1887 and received a new
boiler in 1902. She sank near Warrior Rock on the Willamette River in Oregon on
6 October 1905. She was later raised and repaired for commercial service."
Views include Captain Gregory posing on the stern, the ship’s officers posing
and working on deck, the District Inspector, buoys on deck, the Manzanita
underway, moored at the buoy depot, and more. Great views of the men in
uniforms, deck views, the vessel and more. Views are clear and clean, some edge
wear, a few a bit light. Views measure from 4 ½” x 6 ½” to 5 ¾” x 8 ½”.
(VG). Lot ten (10) views $867 (individual prices $1045).
11304.
(photo) Buoy Tender Servicing Buoy. c.1950-70’s. Close
images of crew servicing buoy on deck of the tender. 8” x 10”. $10.
11242. (copy photo) U.S.
Lighthouse Tender Jessamine c.1885. Copy photo of National Archives
image. 8” x 10”. Built in 1881, she operated in the Fifth LH District as an
engineering tender. She was replaced in 1922. Clear, close. $14.
11246. (copy photo) U.S.
Lighthouse Tender Jessamine (?) c.1880's. Copy photo of National
Archives image. 8” x 10”. Probably the Jessamine, built in 1881. She
operated in the Fifth LH District as an engineering tender. She was replaced in
1922. Clear, close. $12.
11169.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Marigold c.1939.
Close 8” x 10” press photo Captain J.A. Turmala and First Officer R.H. Bergh
on the bridge of the Lighthouse Service Tender Marigold plotting a buoy position
on the chart. Clear close view includes the rarely seen later Lighthouse
Service tender Captain’s hat insignia. With credit line and description on
back. Dated March 31, 1939. (VG) $34.
4153.
(cabinet photo) U.S. Light House Tender
c.1870-1880’s. Large 5 ¼” x 8 ½” cabinet view of a large
lighthouse tender moored at the pier in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Early view
shows good detail of what may be the Verbena (1870) which serviced the Second
Light House District. Stamped on back “R.R. Topham Landscape & Marine
Photographer, New Bedford, Mass.” Nice view, clean, light foxing, one tack
hole. (VG-). $84.
1172. (print) “Kate’s
Light” by Len F. Tantillo. 21” x 28” on heavy weight stock.
Superb print is from the painting of Robbins Reef Lighthouse by New York State
historical and marine artist Len F. Tantillo. Robbins Reef lighthouse is on
the West Side Main Channel in
Upper New York Bay
. In 1839, the first lighthouse to mark this navigational hazard was
constructed: an octagonal stone tower, painted white, that stood atop a stone
base. In 1883 this four-story, iron “sparkplug” tower was erected. The
bottom story served as a kitchen and dining room, and was originally encircled
by a partially enclosed porch. A pair of bedrooms was located on the second
floor. To give the tower a distinctive marking, the top half was painted white
and the bottom portion brown. The brown and white cylindrical lighthouse stands
as monument to the lady who "kept the good light" for over 30 years.
Her name was Kate Walker and the captains in the harbor affectionately refer to
Robbin's Reef as "Kate's Light". Kate was respected by all for her
courage and stamina. She could be seen rowing her children to school each day on
Staten Island
and is responsible for saving many a stranded boater. If you look closely, you
will see Keeper Kate Walker standing on the lower gallery as she watches the
U.S. Lighthouse Service Buoy tender working the waters around the lighthouse. To
the right, in the distance, you can see the Statue of Liberty. Quality print is
on heavy weight stock and is rich in color and includes superb detail of the
turn-of-the-century scene. Perfect for framing. $139.
1162.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Sequoia c.1923. Clear,
close 8” x 10” newspaper photo shows the U.S. Lighthouse Tender Sequoia
underway in San Francisco. Description on back notes that the tender is has
President Harding on board and is being used as his viewing platform for the
Merchant Marine Review, “the greatest assemblage of vessels ever reviewed by a
U.S. President”. Great detail. Dated July 31, 1923. With credit line or
description on back. (VG) $78.
1177.
(lot 4 photos) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Linden at
Jacksonville, Florida c.1931. Fine lot of four construction photos
shows the Linden being fitted out, and three photos of crew members identified
as Magrus, Charlie Brock, Tex Marable, “Me”, and Gregory (to be the
Linden’s Engineer)”. The Linden was built in 1931 at Jacksonville, Fla., as
a lighthouse bay and sound buoy tender to replace the Laurel. She was 121’
4” long and was the first tender with diesel-electric drive. She was assigned
to the Fifth LHD and worked the Chesapeake Bay. In 1942 she was designated
WAGL-228. She was decommissioned in 1969 and sold, to become a freighter in
1970. Photos measure 3 ¼” x 5” and are all clear and close. Identified on
the back. Rare views. (VG+). $162.
1155.
(pay voucher) U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lily, Captain
William R. Hoel c.1877. Original pay voucher is signed in hand by
Captain William R. Hoel, Master of the Lighthouse Tender Lily. Pay voucher is
also signed in hand by the Lighthouse Inspector, 14th District, Commander
Albert Kautz. The lighthouse tender “Lily” served on the Ohio, Mississippi
& Missouri rivers tending the lights and beacons. She was built at
Louisville, Kentucky as a sidewheel riverboat in 1875. Upon arriving at her
station she was taken over by Captain William R. Hoel. This rare document on
Form No. 6, measures 8 ½” x 7” and is overall clean with original fold,
some toning, edge wear, one tear to center. Superb early piece on this
interesting Light House Establishment vessel would make an exceptional addition
to any collection or display. (VG-). $85.
1155b,c,d.
(3 pay vouchers) U.S. Lighthouse Tender Lily c.1877. Original
pay vouchers are signed in hand by crew members of the Lighthouse Tender Lily.
Three vouchers include Engineer F.M. Magers, Second Engineer D.S. Jewett, and
mate Sidney Milner. Pay vouchers are also signed in hand by the Lighthouse
Inspector, 14th District, Commander Albert Kautz. The lighthouse tender
“Lily” served on the Ohio, Mississippi & Missouri rivers tending the
lights and beacons. She was built at Louisville, Kentucky as a sidewheel
riverboat in 1875. These rare documents are on Form No. 6, measures 8 ½” x
7” and is overall clean with original fold, some toning, edge wear, one tear
to center. Superb early piece on this interesting Light House Establishment
vessel would make an exceptional addition to any collection or display. (VG-).
$54 each.
 
10482. (photo in metal frame) Lighthouse
Service Officer on Tender c.1930. 2 ½” x 4 ½” portrait photo
shows a young officer posing as he leans against the rail of a lighthouse
tender. Nice clear view includes his rarely seen “USLHS” embroidered hat
insignia. Also intriguing is the original gray painted steel frame which houses
the portrait. Nice clean, clear view. Light soiling and chipping to frame, photo
in very good condition. Rare original piece. (VG+). $144.
10375.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot, Detroit. Loading
buoys for the coming season. c.1934. Clear, close 8” x 10”
newspaper photos show the U.S. Lighthouse Tender unloading buoy to the dock. St.
Clair Lightship can be seen on the left. Great detail. April 18, 1934. With
credit line or description on back. (VG+) $54.
10471.
(negative) U.S. Coast Guard Buoy Tender repairing buoys
for the coming season. c.1950-1970. Clear, close original negative measures
4” x 5” and would make a fine 8” x 10” b/w print. Close view shows crew
raising (or lowering) buoy from water for repair. Good detail. (VG) $24.
10449.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Tender Shrub at Bristol, RI. c.
1930’s. Snapshot measures 2 ½” x 3 ½” and shows the pilot
house and upper deck of the U.S.L.H.T. Shrub. The name can be read on a life
ring as an officer poses for the camera. The vessel was built in 1912 as a
freighter and converted for use as a lighthouse tender in 1920. She ran aground
and sank in York, Maine in 1931 but was raised and repaired. She would
serve in New England waters until 1947 when she was sold. Rare view, a bit dark.
(VG). $24.
10386.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Marigold.
c.1936. Clear, close 8” x 10” newspaper photos show the U.S.
Lighthouse Tender Marigold underway. Description on back notes that the tender
is towing a lightship to the Government docks at the foot of Mount Elliott.
Great detail. March 28, 1936. With credit line or description on back. Some
marks for cropping. (VG) $38.
10347.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Crocus 11th District
c.1928-1937. Clear, close original 8” x 10” press photo shows great
detail of the Lighthouse Tender, covered with ice, moored at the buoy dock in
Detroit. Photo shows great detail of the tender, her equipment, and more. Photo
is b/w and includes date and credit line or description on back. Dated April 21,
1937. Clear and close view. (VG+). $114.
(photos)
U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Walnut c.1939. Clear,
close original 8” x 10” press photos shows great detail of the Lighthouse
Tender Walnut. The Walnut was built in 1938, one of three tenders in the
Hollyhock Class. She began service assigned to the 12th Lighthouse District out
of Milwaukee, Wisc. Photos show great detail of the tender at various times and
include her crew, equipment, and more. Photos are b/w and include date and
credit line or description on back.
10280.
Lighthouse Tender Walnut moored at buoy dock in Detroit, Michigan on the day of
delivery. August 17, 1939. She was delivered from the maker in California by way
of the Panama Canal. St. Lawrence River and Welland Canal. $78.
10316.
Lighthouse Tender Walnut moored at buoy dock in Detroit, Michigan on the day of
delivery. August 17, 1939. She was delivered from the maker in California by way
of the Panama Canal. St. Lawrence River and Welland Canal. $78.
10278.
Lighthouse Tender Walnut, view of bridge and buoy deck, moored at buoy dock in
Detroit, Michigan on the day of delivery as Captain looks down from the bridge
railing. August 17, 1939. $78.
10289.
(photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Crocus c.1931. Clear,
close original 8” x 10” press photo shows great detail of the Lighthouse
Tender Crocus. The Crocus was built in 1903 as an Inspector’s tender for the
Tenth Lighthouse District, serving out of Buffalo, NY. By the 1930’s her
homeport had been changed to Detroit. Photo shows great detail of the tender
with steam up at the buoy dock. Photo is b/w and includes date December 17,
1931 and credit line or description on back. ( VG+). $64.
10288.
(photo) Lighthouse Tender Sequoia unloading supplies to
Farallone Island Light Station. c. 1937. Clear, close 7” x 8 ½”
press photo shows a close view of the lighthouse tender crew unloading supplies
into a launch offshore for the light station. With credit line or description on
back, may be some cropping marks. May 2, 1937. (VG+) $76.
C8476.
U. S. Light-House Establishment. SPECIFICATIONS FOR
BUILDING THE TWIN-SCREW STEAMER “ZIZANIA”. 1887. GPO. 1887. 51p.
The Zizania was an iron hulled screw steam tender, 160 foot long and launched in
1888-89 for use in the Fourth District. Includes complete information on all
aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull, engine, life
rafts, crew’s quarters and berths. Specifications detail all manner of
construction and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research,
interesting reading. Very rare specifications for Light-House Tender. (Spiral
bound photocopy $11.20). (Above photo not included).
29392. (Pay
and Receipt Roll Form No. 13) U.S. Lighthouse Tender Iris c.1870. Original
pay voucher is signed in hand by each member of the crew in receipt for wages
paid for the month of February 1870. Includes the Master E. W. Johnson ($90),
Mate Alexander Day ($60), and all other members of the crew including Engineer,
Assistant Engineer, Firemen (2), Cook, Seamen (5), ordinary seamen (1), and
Waiter. Pay and Receipt Roll is also signed in hand by the Lighthouse Inspector,
1st District, J.B. Hull. Built in 1863 as a private steam tug, the Iris was
obtained by the Navy in 1863 and served until 1865, when it was sold to the
Light House Establishment for use in the 1st LH District. She was the first
propeller lighthouse tender in the Service and was used as an engineering
tender. In 1871 she was rebuilt and lengthened to 115 feet and continued to
serve in the 1st LH District until 1892 when she was replaced by the USLHT
Lilac. This rare document measures 9 ½” x 24” and is overall clean with
original folds, some toning, edge wear. Superb early piece on this interesting
Light House Establishment vessel would make an exceptional addition to any
collection or display. (VG). $225.
6249k.
Crowninshield, Mary Bradford. ALL AMONG THE
LIGHTHOUSES or THE CRUISE OF THE GOLDENROD.
Boston
. 1886. 392pp. Nicely illustrated decorative colored covers. This is a
story based on the operations of the U. S. Lighthouse Tender IRIS as she
tended lights in the First LH District in the 1880's. Excellent b/w
illustrations as well as color USLHE First District map with route
indicated. Dedicated to the crew of the Tender Iris. Fine reading, should
be included in every lighthouse library. Clean, tight, front hinge loose,
light age toning, edge wear to wraps. A very special book, difficult to
find. (G+). $88 net.
6249j.
Crowninshield, Mary Bradford. ALL AMONG THE
LIGHTHOUSES or THE CRUISE OF THE GOLDENROD.
Boston
. 1886. 392pp. Nicely illustrated decorative colored covers. This is a
story based on the operations of the U. S. Lighthouse Tender IRIS as she
tended lights in the First LH District in the 1880's. Excellent b/w
illustrations as well as color USLHE First District map with route
indicated. Dedicated to the crew of the Tender Iris. Fine reading, should
be included in every lighthouse library. Clean, tight, hinges unusually
intact, light age browning to page margins and light foxing. A very
special book, difficult to find, especially in such nice condition. (VG-).
$148 net.
6249b.
Crowninshield, Mary Bradford. ALL AMONG
THE LIGHTHOUSES or THE CRUISE OF THE GOLDENROD. Boston. 1886.
392pp. Beautifully nicely illustrated embossed covers. This is a story
based on the operations of the Lighthouse Tender IRIS as she tended lights
in the First LH District in the 1880's. Excellent b/w illustrations as
well as color USLHE First District map with route indicated. Dedicated to
the crew of the Tender Iris. Clean, tight, hinges unusually intact, bright
clean covers, only very light age browning to page margins. A very special
book, difficult to find, especially in such nice condition. (VG+). $189
net.
29400. (photo) U.S.
Light House Service Tender Hickory c.1933. Close clear photo shows
the coastwise tender Hickory, built in 1932 to replace the USLHT Pansy.
Unusually clear view shows the tender tied up at the buoy dock with her deck
loaded with buoys as well. The Hickory was built in 1932 at Bath Iron Works and
served in the Third LH District until 1969. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5”.
Moisture damage to edges but does not affect image. (VG). $45.
28317.
(copy photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service Tenders. Excellent
large, clear copy photos show detailed close views of a number of U.S.
Lighthouse Service tenders at work and underway. Photos are all b/w and measure
8” x 10”. Views include the following: Clover underway, Clover in drydock,
Amaranth underway, Warrington underway, Marigold underway (3) , Sumac underway,
Hyacinth at dock. (F). $20 each.
27359.
(mounted photo) U. S. Lighthouse Tender Hibiscus
(WAGL-218) off Peaks Island, Maine c.1934. Taken in 1934, this sepia
photo came from the estate of Mainer Harlan Emery Sterling (CWO4, US Coast Guard
Retired ) who now 91 years old, was born in Westbrook, Maine and grew up on
Peaks Island. He served in the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Coast Guard
and retired after 35 years in the service. This photograph hung over the
workbench in his garage for many years. The photograph is mounted in the
original mat. The Hibiscus was constructed in 1908 at Camden, N. J., for the
Lighthouse Service. She was one of eight Manzanita-class tenders and was
assigned to the First Lighthouse District out of Portland, Maine, where she
served well into World War II. She was called upon to break ice in the Kennebec
River by 1918, although she was not constructed as an icebreaker. Early in 1942
she was badly burned and beached but was repaired and returned to service in
October. From 1944 through 1945 Hibiscus serviced buoys and antisubmarine nets
at Argentina, Newfoundland. She was decommissioned in September 1946 and was
sold. Photo not quite as alear as one would like, with a bit of soiling but
should clean and frame nicely. (VG-). $138.
6366x.
Putnam, George R. LIGHTHOUSES AND LIGHTSHIPS OF THE
UNITED STATES.
Cambridge
,
MA
. 1917 1st. ed. 308 pp. Scarce first edition. Contains 48 photos and maps.
Historical and descriptive work by the Commissioner of lighthouses. Good
information from a most reliable source, nice overall view. Includes chapters on
the history and organization, Boston Light and the Colonial Lights, US
lighthouses around the country, lighthouse construction and apparatus,
lightships and lighthouse tenders, buoys and daymarks, fog signals, the
light-keepers, and much more. This most important work has become quite scarce.
Contents unusually clean and crisp, front cover bright with nice image of Boston
Light, light soiling to covers and spine, light bumping to corners. (VG). $148.
6333y,
z. Putnam, George R. SENTINEL OF THE COASTS - THE
LOG OF A LIGHTHOUSE ENGINEER. NY. 1937. 1st. ed. 368pp. Well
illustrated with over 60 photos. This historical and descriptive work by
the retired Commissioner of Lighthouses includes chapters on the history
and organization of the Lighthouse Service, the perils of lightships, fog
and radio, tenders, romance of the buoys, the government workers, and much
more. A most important book that has become quite scarce. Unusually good
condition for this title, clean, bright, tight, only soiling and fading to
the spine. (VG). $88 net.
27177.
(copy photo) U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender Walnut
WAGL-252 c.1939. Clear close copy photo shows the Walnut at her pier.
7 ½” x 10” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-). $24.
29245. (photo) Crew
Train to Abandon Ship on board Buoy Tender c.1960. . Official Coast
Guard photograph details an “Abandon Ship” drill, as five Coast Guardsmen
clad in early waterproof life-saving suits, leap from the deck of a buoy tender
into the water. Clear close view includes the buoy deck of the tender, crewmen
and officers on board. Includes caption. 8” x 10”. (VG+). $20.
24192. (photos) Buoy
Tender Servicing Buoy. c.1950-70’s. Close images of crew servicing
buoy on deck of the tender. 3 ¼” x 5 ½”. light wear, soiling, 4” x 5”
clear, clean, crisp. $14.
Copy
photos from Coast Guard / National Archives 8x10 b/w $20: Tillamook
Rock Lt. Sta. w/ LJH Tender
25118. (cabinet photo) U.
S. Lighthouse Tender Sequoia. The Sequoia was constructed by the New
York Shipbuilding Company, Camden
, New Jersey and commissioned on 13 August 1908. She was 190 feet in length and powered by
two triple expansion inverted direct acting steam engines. She operated out of
San Francisco for her entire career. At the entry of the United States into World War I when the Lighthouse Service was incorporated into the Navy,
she continued her west coast service under Navy control through the end of the
war. She was returned--with the entire Lighthouse Service--to the custody of the
Department of Commerce on 1 July 1919. On 1 July 1946 she was decommissioned and
in October transferred to Philippines . Beautiful cabinet photo measures 4 ¼’ x 5 ¼” and shows the Sequoia
moored at the depot pier. Clean, crisp, fine view. (F-). $78.
24118.
(photograph) U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender
Greenbrier. c. 1930’s. Clear, crisp photograph of the U. S.
Lighthouse Tender Greenbrier somewhere on the lower Ohio or Kanawha River.
Designed for service as a river tender, the Greenbrier was constructed in 1922
and homeported in Cincinnati, Ohio in the Fourteenth LHD. Photo is quite small
but is quite clean and enlarges nicely. 2” x 1 ½”. (VG+). $18.
1003.
(photograph) U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender
Greenbrier. c. 1930’s. Clear, crisp photograph of the U. S.
Lighthouse Tender Greenbrier somewhere on the lower
Ohio
or
Kanawha
River
. Designed for service as a river tender, the Greenbrier was constructed in 1922
and homeported in
Cincinnati
,
Ohio
in the Fourteenth LHD. Photo is quite clean and enlarges nicely. 2 ½” x 3 ½”.
(VG+). $22.
24168.
(photograph) U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender Willow. c.
1930’s. Superb clear, crisp photograph of the U. S. Lighthouse
Tender Willow at drydock [on marine railway] somewhere on the lower Mississippi River
. Designed for service on the lower Mississippi River, the Willow
was constructed in 1927 and homeported in Memphis
, TN in the Fifteenth LHD. In 1938 she was re-lettered “U.S.C.G.C. Willow”, thus
dating this photo between 1927 and 1938. She was the last side-wheeled tender un
use by the Lighthouse Service. Large 4” x 5 ½” clear view. (F). $78.
U. S. Lighthouse Service b/w presentation
slides c.1920-30
28450. (Lot over 117 glass projection
slides) U. S. Lighthouse Service b/w presentation
slides c.1920-30. This lot was found in the Ludington Coast Guard
station in the 1970’s-80’s. The lot was produced by the Lighthouse Service
and was likely used in various presentations put on by the U.S. Lighthouse
Service and Coast Survey in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Slides measure 3 ¼” x
4” and contain fine, clear b/w photographic images of all aspects of the
operation of the U.S. Lighthouse Service including light vessels, tenders,
construction of lighthouses, lenses, lamps, fog signal equipment, radiobeacons,
clock rotation equipment, airways beacons, interior views, flasher and burner
mechanisms, lamp changers, models, buoys, historical letters, submarine signals
and much more. Glass slides are all in very good condition, most excellent.
There are only three or four that have an cracks or damage at all, and these are
minor cracks in the corner of the glass. Each is nicely labeled as to subject
and/or location, sometimes with date of image. (VG+). $1,995.
BR-113.
na. THE WORK OF THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. The
Rudder Magazine. July 1932. Full issue. Wonderful 4-page article details the day
to day work of the Lighthouse Service, particularly the duties of the light
vessels, tenders and the district depots in supplying the stations. Illustrated
with 8 interesting b/w photographs. Also includes wonderful 1930’s boating
articles and photos, with great early yacht and pleasure craft views and
information. Clean, good condition. (VG). $48.
9421. Gowdy, Jim & Kim Ruth. GUIDING
LIGHTS OF THE
DELAWARE RIVER
AND BAY. Sweetwater, NJ., 1999. 296p. Soft wraps. Signed by the
authors. Just released, this is the most comprehensive history ever written
on the lighthouses, lightships, tenders and depots of the Delaware River and Bay
– from Cape May to
Gloucester
City
and
Philadelphia
to
Fenwick
Island
. This detailed history was painstakingly research by the authors and is
enhanced by more than 180 photographs and 25 illustrations. Using records from
the National Archives, Coast Guard, and private collections this monumental work
provides wonderful reading. The vintage photographs alone are a feast to the eye
and offer previously unseen views of many of these interesting stations.
Includes are views of a number these lights under construction, and some in the
process of destruction. Also includes rare views of tenders, keepers, light
vessels and much more. Only light wear. (M). $68.
(or as new copy available $74.)
BR-66.
na.
U. S.
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Fortune Magazine January 1937. Pp. 61-69,
126-132. Lengthy, large folio illustrated article details the men and
equipment of today’s Lighthouse Service. Wonderfully illustrated with
photographs, paintings and diagrams including a large full page diagram of
the Nantucket LV No. 112 illustrating its construction, equipment
and operation. Other photos include quartermaster at the wheel of the
Lighthouse Tender Spruce, lens apparatus, buoys and more. Most interesting
and detailed article, excellent images. Disbound, staining to some
corners. Worth it for the lightship illustration alone. (VG-). $34.
25187.
Marshall, Amy K., A HISTORY OF BUOYS AND TENDERS.
Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. 1995. 17p. Soft wraps. The need for dependable
aids to navigation can be traced to the beginnings of maritime commerce.
Today, mariners in unfamiliar waters still welcome the sight of
lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and other navigational aids as guideposts to
safe harbor. While the tools and methods of maintaining minor aids in U.S.
waters changed substantially during the past 206 years, the mission
remains the same. Filled with vintage photos and information on these
lesser known aids. $22.
4531(5). Putnam, George R., NEW
SAFEGUARDS FOR SHIPS IN FOG AND STORM. August 1936. 32pp. 30 photo
illustrations [NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, Vol. LXX, No. 2, August 1936] Complete
issue, very clean. George Putnam was the Commissioner of Lighthouses in the
early years of the twentieth century. In this interesting and detailed article,
Commissioner Putnam includes information on the use of the new radio beacons,
lightship operations as well as the overall operation of the Lighthouse Service.
Included are 30 wonderful official photographs of light stations, tenders, light
vessels, lens apparatus, light keepers and more. (VG) $22.
21228c. na. LIGHTHOUSES AND OTHER AIDS TO
NAVIGATION IN ALASKAN HISTORY. US Coast Guard. 1990. [reprint
of 1974 edition.] 87p. Soft wraps. A book like this should be published on
every state, for the extensive vintage photographs and the history
provided are exceptional. By 1940 there were 457 minor and major lights in
Alaska, 15 fog signals, 316 buoys and much more. The book describes the
role of the Lighthouse Service in Alaska from the 1860’s until 1938 and
then continues with the work of the Coast Guard since. Includes historical
summaries of light stations, architectural descriptions, wonderful early
photographs and much more. Over 80 photographs include brass hardware,
post lights, buoys. Lighthouse tenders and crews, depots, station boats
and boathouses, keepers and their families, and more. Clean, crisp. (VG+).
$59.
2174b. Stevenson, Robert Louis.- Scott's
Voyage in the Lighthouse Yacht. With a Portrait of Robert Stevenson.
Introduction
by Robert Louis Stevenson. Reminiscences of Sir Walter Scott, Baronet by
Robert Stevenson. Disbound from Scribner's Magazine, Volume XIV, October,
1893. pp. 492-502. New York. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1893. First Edition.
8vo. Robert Louis Stevenson, the son and grandson of engineers
specializing in the design ands construction of lighthouses, here
introduces his grandfather's acquaintance with Sir Walter Scott and
publishes his grandfather's reminiscences of a voyage with Sir Walter
Scott in 1814 aboard a lighthouse tender about the Scottish Islands and
among his lighthouses, especially the famous Bell Rock Light. Quoted too
is the poem, Pharos Loquitur, which Scott composed and wrote into the
Visitor's Album at Bell Rock on that occasion. Interesting account of line
aboard a tender and at these offshore lights. Disbound without wraps, some
moisture to bottom margins only, otherwise clean and crisp. (G+). $28.
2189. [blueprint copy] U. S. Light-House Service. PROFILE
– ELEVATIONS – SECTIONS 21-FOOT TENDER BOAT. 1915. Full size
23" x 34" copy of blueprint of 21-foot Lighthouse Service tender.
Detailed plan sheet includes 13 views including profile from starboard side,
elevation view through hull showing propulsion machinery, bow-stern sectional
view, and ten sectional views through hull and cabin. Provides complete
information on all aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from
hull and cabin to engine, fuel tanks and more. Excellent for research or just
interesting viewing. Apparently this vessel was for use in harbor areas for
lighthouse and buoy maintenance. $18.
6335f. Collins, Francis A. SENTINELS ALONG OUR
COAST. New York. 1922 1st. 272pp. Nicely illustrated with 24 official Lighthouse
Service photographs. Nicely developed overview of the history of the Service,
the light and fog stations, lightships, equipment and men of the Light-House
Service. Chapters include Harbor Protection, Early Lighthouses, Building the
Lighthouse, Developing the Light, A Night in the Lighthouse, A Service Depot,
Aboard a Lighthouse Tender, Aboard a Light-ship, With the Coast Guard, and more.
One of the nicer early references. Extremely clean, tight, near fine. (F-) $88.
4265. U.S. Department of Commerce. FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL
LIST OF MERCHANT VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OFFICIAL NUMBERS AND SIGNAL
LETTERS AND LISTS OF VESSELS BELONGING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT...FOR THE
YEAR ENDING 1915. Wash. 482pp. Clean, tight. Includes listings of L.H.
Tenders and Light Vessels as well as merchant steam and sail. $65.
23555. [document]
PEMAQUID POINT LIGHTHOUSE, MAINE. U. S. LIGHT
HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT FORM NO. 49. ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIES DELIVERED. c.1867
Original four-page Form No.
49, Account of Supplies Delivered by the Master of the Light-House
Supply Vessel Pharos, and Those Remaining on Hand Prior to Making
Deliveries, at the Pemaquid Point Light-Station, on the 9th Day of July,
1867. Each page measures 13 ½” by 8 ½” and is completed in
the hand of the keeper and lists countless items on hand or delivered on
this date by the lighthouse tender. Page includes listings of oil,
wicks, chimneys, rouge, whiting, towels, buff skins, soap, various
brushes, paint and more. Notations by the keeper indicate quantities on
hand. Form is in very good condition, light soiling, very little light
browning from age, a few stains. Signed by J. Howland, Master, US
Lighthouse Tender Pharos. Ideal for display and a fine original antique
Maine
lighthouse artifact. (VG). $175 net.
Similar forms available
dated: 8 July, 1865 and 19 July, 1864.
7226. H. R. Doc. No. 602. NEW
LIGHT VESSEL FOR THE FIFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. April 14, 1900. 2p.
Request to Congress for an appropriation to replace the L. H. Tender Bramble due
to its age and disrepair. Although the titles state ‘light vessel’, it
appears that the use will be as a tender. $12.
2009b. H. R. Report No. 5882. COST
OF FIVE LIGHT-HOUSE TENDERS. January 7, 1907. 3p. Report details the
cost of five light-house tenders, one each for the third district, sixth
district, eleventh district, twelfth district, and the thirteenth district.
Though prior appropriations had been made, delays and higher than expected bids
necessitated increased appropriations requested in this report. Also noted was
the sinking in a collision of the tender Manzanita in the thirteenth district.
$24.
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21425. [reproduction] U.
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Copy Documents
CA6348.
[Light-House Board] SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE IRON SIDE-WHEEL LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER JOHN RODGERS, built in 1882-1883.
Wash.
GPO. 1883. Complete 31 page specifications for the Tender John Rodgers as
published in the Annual Report of the Light-House Board for 1883. Includes two
large detailed 14”h x 23”w fold-out views of the tender, as well as a b/w
frontis photograph expertly reproduced. Specifications detail all manner of
construction and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research,
interesting reading. (Spiral bound facsimile includes 2 fold out plates and
frontis photo, 31p. $22)
C7197mmm.
[newspaper] Light-House Tender Sunk. The
Boston
Statesman.
August 23, 1872
. Paragraph notes that yesterday during a severe squall, the Light-House Tender
Florida was capsized in
Newburyport
bay. The men on board “were obliged to jump for their lives but were able to
secure one of the boats before the vessel went down.” The
Florida
had sailed from
Boston
to supply fuel to the light-houses along the coast. (Photocopy $1).
C8478.
U. S.
Light-House Establishment. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING
THE LIGHT-HOUSE STEAM TENDER FOR THE WEST COAST [MADRONO]. 1884. GPO.
1884. 46p. The Madrono was an iron hulled steam tender, 162 foot long and
launched in 1885 for use on the West Coast. Includes complete information on all
aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull, engine, life
rafts, crew’s quarters and berths. Specifications detail all manner of
construction and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research,
interesting reading. Very rare specifications for Light-House Tender. (Spiral
bound photocopy $10.20).
C8476.
U. S.
Light-House Establishment.
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
BUILDING
THE TWIN-SCREW STEAMER “ZIZANIA”. 1887. GPO. 1887. 51p. The
Zizania was an iron hulled screw steam tender, 160 foot long and launched in
1888-89 for use in the Fourth District. Includes complete information on all
aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull, engine, life
rafts, crew’s quarters and berths. Specifications detail all manner of
construction and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research,
interesting reading. Very rare specifications for Light-House Tender. (Spiral
bound photocopy $11.20).
C8477.
U. S.
Light-House Establishment. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING
THE IRON SIDE-WHEEL STEAMER JOHN RODGERS”. GPO. c.1882. 39p. The
John Rodgers was an iron hulled, side-wheeled steam tender, 160 foot long and
launched in 1882-83 for use in the Third District. Includes complete information
on all aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull,
engine, life rafts, crew’s quarters and berths. Specifications detail all
manner of construction and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for
research, interesting reading. Very rare specifications for Light-House Tender.
(Spiral bound photocopy $8.80).
C22438.
U.S.
Light-House Establishment. PLANS
U. S.
LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER “MARIGOLD”. c.1889. Full size photocopies of
original architectural drawings for the U. S. Light-House Tender Marigold. This
rare set is comprised of four (4) large 48” x 22” architectural drawings.
Drawings include bow to stern sectional view, full Outboard Profile View, Plan
View of Main Deck and Hull Plans. The Marigold was launched in 1891 and served
in the Eleventh Light-House District for her entire career. This is a most
interesting and rare document, which gives an unprecedented look at the
construction of this type of Lighthouse Tender. Complete photocopy set of 4
sheets. (shipped rolled) $32.
C447.
H.R. Doc. No. 173. LIGHT-HOUSE TENDERS. LETTER
FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SUBMITTING INCREASED ESTIMATES OF
APPROPRIATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEVERAL LIGHT-HOUSE TENDERS. February
6, 1890. 2pp. (Photocopy $1)
C9827a.
[Light-House Board] REPORT OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD
RELATIVE TO THE LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER(S) LILAC AND COLUMBINE. 1891.
Wash.
GPO. 1891. 3p. Descriptions and specifications for the Light-House Tenders
Lilac and Columbine as published in the Annual Report of the Light-House Board
for 1891. Includes two large detailed 15”h x 22”w & 10”h x 22”w
fold-out detailed views of the tenders. Specifications detail all manner of
construction and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research,
interesting reading. (Stapled facsimile includes 2 full size fold out plates.
Shipped rolled. $9)
C9827b.
[Light-House Board] REPORT OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD
RELATIVE TO THE LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER AZALEA. 1890.
Wash.
GPO. 1890. 3p. Descriptions and specifications for the Light-House Tender
Azalea as published in the Annual Report of the Light-House Board for 1890.
Includes two large detailed 16”h x 23”w & 16”h x 34”w fold-out
detailed views of the tender. Specifications detail all manner of construction
and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research, interesting
reading. (Stapled facsimile includes 2 full size fold out plates. Shipped
rolled. $9)
C9827e.
[Light-House Board] REPORT OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD
RELATIVE TO THE LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER MARIGOLD. 1890.
Wash.
GPO. 1890. 3p. Descriptions and specifications for the Light-House Tender
Marigold as published in the Annual Report of the Light-House Board for 1890.
Includes two large detailed 16”h x 23”w & 16”h x 34”w fold-out
detailed views of the tender. Specifications detail all manner of construction
and equipment of this beautiful vessel. Excellent for research, interesting
reading. (Stapled facsimile includes 2 full size fold out plates. Shipped
rolled. $9)
C4681.
Munroe, Kirk. FROM LIGHT TO LIGHT - The Cruise of the
Armeria, (lighthouse) Supply Ship. From Scribners Magazine, 1896.
16pp. Describes the work of tenders re-supplying light stations with their
needed provisions. Nicely illustrated. Describes a duty rarely touched on in
most narrations. (Photocopy $3.20).
C28243.
Baltimore
,
J.
M.
Pacific
Coast
Lighthouse Service. Overland. March 1899. 8p. Excellent early
article describing the work of the Lighthouse Service on the
Pacific
Coast
. Includes some rare photos of work aboard the Lighthouse tender Madrono, her
Captain Davies, the buoy depot at Tongue Point, other tenders, light vessels and
more. Very nice early account. (Photocopy $2)
C22437.
U.S.
Light-House Establishment. PLANS
U. S.
LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER “HEATHER”. c.1899. Full size photocopies of
original architectural drawings for the U. S. Light-House Tender Heather. This
rare set is comprised of five (5) large 48” x 27” architectural drawings.
Drawings include seven sectional views, full Outboard Profile View, Deck plans,
Sectional Plan, and Hull Plan. The Heather was launched in 1903 and served in
the Thirteenth Light-House District out of
Seattle
,
Washington
. This is a most interesting and rare document, which gives an unprecedented
look at the construction of this type of Lighthouse Tender. Complete photocopy
set of 5 sheets. (shipped rolled) $36.
C9338.
U.S.
Light-House Establishment. PLANS
U. S.
LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER “IVY”. c.1902 Full size photocopies of
original architectural drawings for the U. S. Light-House Tender Ivy. This rare
set is comprised of four (4) large 48” x 24” architectural drawings.
Drawings include bow to stern sectional view, plan view of Spar Deck, full
Outboard Profile View, Plan View of Main Deck, Plan View of Lower Deck, Hull
Plans. This is a most interesting and rare document, which gives an
unprecedented look at the construction of this type of Lighthouse Tender.
Complete photocopy set of 4 sheets. (shipped rolled) $32.
C7501.
Hewitt, Arthur. SIGNALS OF THE SEA. [The
Outlook Vol. LXXVIII. November 1904] pp.605-619. Wonderful 14 page article tells
of the author’s trip aboard the U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender Larkspur in
the Second District. Along the way the author interviews officers and members of
the crew and various keepers of the lights. Includes 15 most interesting and
unusual photographs of lamps and apparatus, lights and vessels including one of
the keeper of
Minot
’s Ledge Light looking up through the lens. Most interesting with rare
information. (Photocopy $3).
C2009.
H. R. Report No. 5882. COST OF FIVE LIGHT-HOUSE
TENDERS. January 7, 1907. 3p. Report details the cost of five
light-house tenders, one each for the third district, sixth district, eleventh
district, twelfth district, and the thirteenth district. Though prior
appropriations had been made, delays and higher than expected bids necessitated
increased appropriations requested in this report. Also noted was the sinking in
a collision of the tender Manzanita in the thirteenth district. . (Photocopy
$1).
C22434.
U.S.
Light-House Establishment. PLANS
U. S.
LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER “CEDAR”. c.1915-1940. Full size photocopies
of original architectural drawings for the U. S. Light-House Tender Cedar. This
rare set is comprised of six (6) large 48” x 27” architectural drawings.
Drawings include Sectional Plan, Hull Plan, full Outboard Profiles View, and
Deck plans. The Cedar was launched in 1916 and served in the Sixteenth
Light-House District in
Alaska
. This is a most interesting and rare document, which gives an unprecedented
look at the construction of this type of Lighthouse Tender. Complete photocopy
set of 6 sheets. (shipped rolled) $38.
C2189.
[blueprint copy] U. S. Light-House Service. PROFILE –
ELEVATIONS – SECTIONS 21-FOOT TENDER BOAT. 1915. Full size 23” x
34” copy of blueprint of 21-foot Lighthouse Service tender. Detailed plan
sheet includes 13 views including profile from starboard side, elevation view
through hull showing propulsion machinery, bow-stern sectional view, and ten
sectional views through hull and cabin. Provides complete information on all
aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull and cabin to
engine, fuel tanks and more. Excellent for research or just interesting viewing.
Apparently this vessel was for use in harbor areas for lighthouse and buoy
maintenance. $18.
C22439.
U.S.
Light-House Establishment. PLANS
U. S.
LIGHT-HOUSE TENDER “ROSE”. c.1914. Full size photocopies of
original architectural drawings for the U. S. Light-House Tender Rose. This rare
set is comprised of three (3) large 48” x 27” architectural drawings.
Drawings include full Outboard Profile View, Sectional Plan, and Hull Plan. The
Rose was launched in 1916 and served in the Seventeenth Light-House District out
of
Portland
,
Oregon
for her entire career. This is a most interesting and rare document, which
gives an unprecedented look at the construction of this type of Lighthouse
Tender. Complete photocopy set of 3 sheets. (shipped rolled) $28.
C20527.
Paul, George F., LIGHTING THE CORNERS OF THE SEAS – A
Tale of the Thrilling Deeds that Men of the
United States
Lighthouse Service Perform. The
Dearborn
Independent. November 13, 1926. 3p. Nicely written article details the work of
the Lighthouse Service. Beginning with the formation of the service, Mr. Paul
describes the need for lighthouses, locating sites and more. Included is a
lengthy description of the hazards of attending to lights by tenders, with an
account of the work of the Lighthouse Tender Kukui in Hawaiian waters.
Illustrated with five photos. (Photocopy $1).
C2347.
[blueprint copy] U. S. Lighthouse Service. PLANS FOR
26’ 3” MOTOR WHALEBOAT FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE TENDER FIR. c.1939. Two
large 24” x 48” copy of blueprint of various 26-foot Lighthouse Service
motor whaleboat. Detailed plan sheets include: line views, table of offsets, and
multiple detailed sectional views and fastening details. Provides complete
information on all aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board,
hull, engine, fuel tank and more Provides a rare look and good information
on all aspects of this style of boat. Excellent for research or just
interesting viewing. (Photocopy $24).
C26238.
Lighthouse Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TWIN-SCREW
STEEL, DIESEL-ELECTRIC-PROPELLED LIGHTHOUSE TENDER “JUNIPER”. GPO.
1939. 91p. Includes complete information on all aspects of the
vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull, engines, life rafts,
crew’s quarters and berths, to lighting, electrical and more. (Spiral
bound Photocopy $19.20).
C9250a.
White, Lt. Richard D. and Truman Strobridge. LIGHTHOUSE
TENDERS ON THE
GREAT LAKES
. [
Inland
Seas
. Quarterly Journal of the
Great Lakes
Historical Society. Vol. 31. Summer 1975. 86p.) Ten page article describes the
origin and work of these little known vessels, from the first tender in 1856
until the last of the steam powered tenders, the Amaranth, was sold in 1946.
(Photocopy $2.40).
C20464.
H. R. Report No. 1393. PERSONAL EFFECTS OF THE OFFICERS
AND CREW OF LIGHTHOUSE TENDER “ARMERIA”. February 13, 1913. 23p.
On May 20, 1912 the Lighthouse Tender Armeria was wrecked near
Cape Hinchinbrook
,
Alaska
. Subsequently, the Secretary of Commerce requested of Congress that the crew
members be reimbursed for their personal effects lost in the wreck. Herein are
the sworn statements of each of the 31 members of the crew, with a complete
listing of every item lost and its value, for use by Congress in providing said
compensation. Quite interesting. (Photocopy $4.60).
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