Aids to Navigation in the Lighthouse Service: Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Tuesday, October 21, 1919 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780266685340: Aids to Navigation in the Lighthouse Service: Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Tuesday, October 21, 1919 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026668534X ISBN 13: 9780266685340

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A detailed look at a 1919 congressional hearing on the Lighthouse Service’s aids to navigation and related construction needs. Discover why lawmakers debated authorizing new vessels, depots, and improvement projects to keep ships safe at sea.

The testimony focuses on H. R. 6499, including the justification for purchasing and equipping lighthouse tenders and light vessels, the need to replace aging vessels, and the role of these specialized ships in both peacetime safety and wartime readiness. It also covers proposed improvements to the Delaware Bay entrance, the construction of a lighthouse depot in the sixth and seventh districts, and restoration work at Execution Rocks and other stations. The discussion highlights the unique design requirements of tenders, light vessels, and their mission to operate close to danger and in harsh conditions.

How the lighthouse fleet supports safe navigation, including the distinct roles of tenders and lightships
Projected vessel procurement, costs, and the need to modernize aging ships
Specific project items, such as depots, lighthouse renovations, and Delaware Bay improvements

Ideal for readers of early 20th‑century maritime policy, government hearings, and the evolution of U.S. coastal navigation services.

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