1489. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Radio Station Gates Mills, Cleveland, Ohio c.1957.
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1489. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Radio Station Gates Mills, Cleveland, Ohio c.1957.
1489. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Radio Station Gates Mills, Cleveland, Ohio c.1957. Clear, close, original 7” x 9” press photo shows excellent detail of Chief Radioman Albert R. Krouse, Jr. and SM/R John H. Morrill operating the radio equipment at Coast Guard Radio Station Gates Mills. The Coast Guard radio stations were established in the 1920’s and were responsible for communicating with coastal and lakes shipping and documenting any distress alerts. The Coast Guard’s role in communications developed during the Prohibition Era when a need was established for communications with over 300 75-footers pressed into service to deal with smugglers. Prior to this time its vessels were equipped with Navy type radio apparatus and used Navy frequencies for handling ship-shore traffic. Good detail of the men and equipment. Photo is b/w and includes date and identifications on back. Dated August 13, 1957. (VG+). $54.