Organization and Methods of the United States Life-Saving Service
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book provides an historical overview of the US Life Saving Service from its 1871 inception to 1889. The author combines this with detailed descriptions of the organization, methods, personnel, stations and equipment employed by the service in performing rescues at sea and along the coasts of the Great Lakes. The author conducted extensive research resulting in this detailed historical account. The book is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in maritime history, specifically the history of lifesaving techniques. It reveals how the US Life Saving Service developed into the efficient organization it is today, saving countless lives and playing a vital role in American maritime safety. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.
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- Title
- Organization and Methods of the United States Life-Saving Service
- Author
- Sumner I. Kimball
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1527757994
- ISBN 13
- 9781527757998
- Seller catalogs
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A detailed look at how the United States Life-Saving Service organized its coast-wide network to protect ships and save lives.
This historic paper, presented in 1894, explains how life-saving stations were placed along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the Great Lakes, and other key points. It describes the range of environments where stations operated, from rugged Maine headlands to the calm lanes of the Great Lakes, and how geography shaped protection plans and response. The work also outlines the governance and procedures that underpinned daily operations, crew roles, and the evolving approach to maritime safety.
Readers gain a clear view of the scale and logistics of a nationwide rescue system at a time when sea travel and commerce depended on organized, reliable lifesaving effort. The narrative blends geography, policy, and operational detail to show how a federal service built readiness, coordination, and resilience along thousands of miles of coast.
- How stations were distributed across coasts and lakes to match danger profiles and shipping patterns.
- Descriptions of equipment, communication, and teamwork that enabled timely rescue during storms and shipwrecks.
- Context on the transition from volunteer efforts to formalized government support and staffing.
- Historical insights into the early development of maritime safety administration.
Ideal for readers of maritime history, public administration, and 19th‑century reform, this edition offers a window into the behind‑the‑scenes work that protected sailors and passengers alike.
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