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And On Sunday They Rested - Feb 1, 2012 - 8:41:26 AM
Vintage Postcard, Sturgeon Bay Lifesaving Station. |
Crews
on the Great Lakes stations consisted of a keeper and eight surfmen.
The surfmen were ranked based on their experience and ability, with the
number one surfman being the most senior; he filled in for the keeper
when he was away from the station. These positions also indicated where
they sat in the boat as it went out to rescue and which side of the
beach apparatus they stood (odd on the left, even on the right).
The station ran in an organized and efficient manner, with frequent
visits from USLSS inspectors to assure perfection. One of the keeper’s
responsibilities was training the crew.
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