My Door County :
Remember When
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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Features :
Rock Island
Rock Island State Park Update - Sep 14, 2011 - 8:30:21 AM
Rock Island Lighthouse. |
Getting to the Island
Through October 10, 2011, the ferry will run at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. during the week, with more trips mad on weekends.
Dogs are permitted on the ferry. Dogs must be on a leash at all
times on the island and it is the owner's responsibility to clean up
after their pet.
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