On August 5, 1919, an eleven year old boy, Orville, was out in his rowboat and fell overboard. He shouted for help and was able to get the attention of bystanders on the beach which included his father and Keeper R. L. Westcott from the Kitty Hawk Coast Guard station. The two men hurried to secure [...]
On August 16, 1918, the British tanker, Mirlo, exploded after being torpedoed by the German submarine U-117 near the Chicamacomico Coast Guard Station.
On June 29, 1918, the vessel, the Hattie Gage, stranded in a thick fog bank near the Nags Head Coast Guard Station. Two of the seven crew members attempted to land their lifeboat but capsized trying to land through the surf. One of the sailors was rescued and revived by the NHCGS crew while the other [...]
Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. (PIPSI) Contact: Joan L. Collins at: [email protected] or 301-706-3626 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Headline: NC Weekend to feature U.S. Life-Saving Service History Article Text: Submitted by the Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. PBS North Carolina Weekend will be featuring two important examples of the U.S. Life-Saving Service on the Carolina Coast (the [...]
On June 29, 1918, the steamer, Inca, became stranded in thick weather. The crew of the Caffey’s Inlet Coast Guard Station headed to the scene where they were able to successfully establish a line of communication via the breeches buoy. Several crew and officers were brought to shore but because the vessel was not in immediate [...]
Volunteers reenact the beach apparatus drill for the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station anniversary celebration. Summer Stevens photo The Chicamacomico Historical Association (CHA) held a 150th anniversary celebration October 12 and 13, 2024 to honor the history and the faithful service of the men who served at the very first US Lifesaving Station. Festivities were held [...]
On December 30, 1917, the Caffey’s Inlet Coast Guard Station crew assisted a stranded tugboat, Pampa, during a snowstorm. By using the breeches buoy, three men were brought off the vessel to send telegrams. The CICGS crew then ran lines for the tug and continued to stand by on the beach during the night in case [...]
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On November 9, 1916, the Nags Head Coast Guard Station responded to an incident where a group of fishermen ran into trouble. Their dory became swamped on the outer sand bar and four men were tossed into the water. One was able to make it to shore while the two others needed an assist from the [...]
