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Wood Island Lifesaving Station
Photo courtesy of
Marianne Pernold-Young.
Save Wood Island! Local preservationists are working to save this superb example of a 1908 lifesaving station in Maine. By 1914 twelve stations were active in the state to protect dangerous spots along Maine’s jagged coast. Surfmen launched boats into the ocean at the first sign of danger, like ocean-going firemen. Today a dedicated volunteer group seeks to find new uses for the now unused station.
HOURS: Not open to public currently.
WEBSITE: http://www.woodisland.org/
ADMISSION: Join nonprofit agency to preserve this site.
ADDRESS: Kittery Kittery, ME 03802
DIRECTIONS: Best viewed from Fort Foster (see listing) or contact the nonprofit managers
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