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The station was built in 1907 to rescue sailors whose ships sank. During WW2 the tower on top of station was used for observation of the submarine net that | The station was built in 1907 to rescue sailors whose ships sank. During WW2 the tower on top of station was used for observation of the submarine net that went from Fort Foster to Wood Island during the war. After the war the station was abandon when the Coast Guard Station was built at Fort Constitution. The station fell into disrepair and is currently under restoration. | ||
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[[File:Wood Island Lifesaving Station 66.1.jpg|center|thumb|Wood Island Lifesaving Station]] | [[File:Wood Island Lifesaving Station 66.1.jpg|center|thumb|Wood Island Lifesaving Station]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:18, 29 May 2023
The station was built in 1907 to rescue sailors whose ships sank. During WW2 the tower on top of station was used for observation of the submarine net that went from Fort Foster to Wood Island during the war. After the war the station was abandon when the Coast Guard Station was built at Fort Constitution. The station fell into disrepair and is currently under restoration.
