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USLHS Lighthouse Tender ORCHID B&W Snapshot 1930s USLHE Buoy On Board

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Original black and white snapshot of the USLHS Lighthouse tender ” Orchid” This photograph is a testament to the rich history of transportation and military practices in the United States during the early 20th century. The image captures the essence of the lighthouse tenders design and provides a unique glimpse into the past. Perfect for… (read more)

USLHS Lightship Diamond #105 B&W Snapshots (6) Portsmouth Depot USCG

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This collection features six original black and white snapshots of the USLHS Lightship “Diamond” Shoals #105 in Portsmouth Lighthouse Depot in Sept of 1933. Documenting the vessel’s presence and the hurricane damage it sustained in Sept 1933. These photographs are a testament to the rich history of transportation and military practices in the United States… (read more)

USLHS Lightship Diamond Shoals #105 Original Snapshots (9) Fishing 1930s

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(9) original black and white snapshots of the United States Lighthouse Service lightship ” Diamond” #105. They show the crew fishing with their catches. Also a Buoy and the Wild Sea. Seven measure 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches and two measure 2 5/8 x 4 1/2 inches. Taken by USLHS seaman Floyd Earl Crewe… (read more)

USLHS Lightship Diamond Shoals #105 Original Snapshots (9) Fishing 1930s

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(9) original black and white snapshots of the United States Lighthouse Service lightship ” Diamond” #105. They show the crew fishing with their catches. Also a Buoy and the Wild Sea. Seven measure 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches and two measure 2 5/8 x 4 1/2 inches. Taken by USLHS seaman Floyd Earl Crewe… (read more)

USLHT Side-wheel Lighthouse Tender unknown Early 1900s RPPC USLHS USLHE

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This rare real photo postcard (RPPC) features a USLHS lighthouse tender from the early 1900s. The vessel is a side-wheel tender with an “unknown” designation, making it a unique addition to any collection. The photograph captures the boat in its heyday, with all the intricate details that make these early 20th-century vessels so fascinating to… (read more)

USLHS Lighthouse Tender ORCHID B&W Snapshot 1930s USLHE Buoy On Board

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Original black and white snapshot of the USLHS Lighthouse tender ” Orchid” This photograph is a testament to the rich history of transportation and military practices in the United States during the early 20th century. The image captures the essence of the lighthouse tenders design and provides a unique glimpse into the past. Perfect for… (read more)

USLHS Lightship Diamond Shoals #105 Original Snapshots (9) Fishing 1930s

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(9) original black and white snapshots of the United States Lighthouse Service lightship ” Diamond” #105. They show the crew fishing with their catches. Also a Buoy and the Wild Sea. Seven measure 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches and two measure 2 5/8 x 4 1/2 inches. Taken by USLHS seaman Floyd Earl Crewe… (read more)

USLHT Side-wheel Lighthouse Tender unknown Early 1900s RPPC USLHS USLHE

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This rare real photo postcard (RPPC) features a USLHS lighthouse tender from the early 1900s. The vessel is a side-wheel tender with an “unknown” designation, making it a unique addition to any collection. The photograph captures the boat in its heyday, with all the intricate details that make these early 20th-century vessels so fascinating to… (read more)

USLHT Side-wheel Lighthouse Tender unknown Early 1900s RPPC USLHS USLHE

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This rare real photo postcard (RPPC) features a USLHS lighthouse tender from the early 1900s. The vessel is a side-wheel tender with an “unknown” designation, making it a unique addition to any collection. The photograph captures the boat in its heyday, with all the intricate details that make these early 20th-century vessels so fascinating to… (read more)

USLHS Lighthouse Windmill Point Virginia 1950s Chesapeake Bay B/W Photo

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4 1/2 x 3 1/4 inch B&W. Original photograph of ” Windmill Point” lighthouse in Virginia on the Chesapeake bay. Taken by USCG civilian keeper Floyd Earl Crewe of Mathews Virginia. He joined the crew in 1947 -1954 and assisted in the decommissioning of the lighthouse. This was removed from an album and has a… (read more)