3098. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Dobbins Lifeboat Ilwaco Beach (Klipsan Beach), Washington c.1908.
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3098. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Dobbins Lifeboat Ilwaco Beach (Klipsan Beach), Washington c.1908.
3098. (photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service Dobbins Lifeboat Ilwaco Beach (Klipsan Beach), Washington c.1908. Good clear, close photo shows great detail of the 7-man crew of the Ilwaco Beach Life-Saving Station pulling at the oars of the Dobbins lifeboat as the Keeper mans the steering oar. Unusually close view shows great detail of the boat and of the man as well. The Life-Saving Station at Klipsan Beach (formerly Ilwaco Beach) was north of Cape Disappointment. On postcard paper. 3 ½” x 5 ½”. Postmarked 1908 with message on back. (VG+). $58.