15125. (photo) United States Lighthouse Service Lighthouse Tender Tulip Ashore, Hurricane 1938.
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15125. (photo) United States Lighthouse Service Lighthouse Tender Tulip Ashore, Hurricane 1938.
15125. (photo) United States Lighthouse Service Lighthouse Tender Tulip Ashore, Hurricane 1938. Rare view of the United States Lighthouse Service Lighthouse Tender Tulip after she was washed ashore and sitting high and dry in New London, Connecticut after the famous Great Hurricane of September 1938. This monster storm killed nearly 700 people, injured another 4,500 and destroyed an estimated 75,000 buildings. The Tulip was eventually refloated. In 1939 when the Coast Guard took over the Lighthouse Service the vessel continued its aid to navigation duties. The Tulip was decommissioned in 1945 and given to the government of the Philippines. Great detail. Photo measures 4” x 5”. Light wear. (VG). $44.