Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-28
LIFE WING STA TONS.

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LIFE SAVING STATIONS
We learn from the Portland paper,
that Capt. John Faunce and Lieut.. Louis n.
Stodder Of the United States Revenue Ser
vice, who were instructed to visit the coasts
of Maine and New Hampshire and repor, to
the Secretary Of the Treasury the necessity
of establishing life saving stations on the
above mentioned coasts, and at the same time
designate suitable sites for the same have
port and with the following results to report.
The sea coast of Maine from Portland to
Eastport differs in almost every respect from
that Of the coasts Of New Jersey, Long Island
! and Cape Cod, where life saving stations have
already been established. On those coasts
few if any hsrbors exist and those only suita-
| bic for very light naval vessels and the con.
| stanfly increasing commerce both foreign and
domestic, entering at New York and Boston
increase the numbers of wrecks yearly upon
those coasts ON the coast of Maine are nu-
merous harbors with depth of water surpe ss-
ing those of any other part Of the coast Of the
United States, and numbers of islandI stand !,
boldly off the coast as watch toweIS1sssulnaSs
ing vessels warning them of -asSs to pass
bse a, .Alsa1 pove nh sltes selected have
ulBgen made at those points near entrances to
harbors, where the numerous vessels running
upon the coast strive to make harbors in
stormy weather. 1t is found upon close ex-
animation Of the coast and upon inquiry
amongst the sea-faring men, that 1t Is at these
points the greater number OF wrecks occur.
Much useful information as to the numerous
points Of danger upon this coast has been
| gathered from Mr.. Leonard Grant, the pilot
of the cutter McCulloch, who has shown up.
on the very stormy trip to Eastport and re-
turn to possess that knowledge which moth.
ing but a close observation and years of ex-
perience upon the coast could have attained
The Points Designated.
CARRYING POINT COVE.
This cove lies about one and half miles
to the westward of Quoddy Head, and is the
only opening in the rock bound coast to the
eastward of Little River. 1t has gravelly
beach, suitable for launching boat in smooth
water, and the distance across the neck OF
land to the bay rendered it the only suitable
| spot for a station.
| MoosEBECK REACH.
This thoroughfare is of vast importance to
the numerous fleet Of vessels running along
the coast, and it's shelter is quickly sought in
| thick weather. The entrances are very dan
gerous, owing to the outlying lodges, and
vessels are frequently lost in attempting to
gain the harbor.
PETIT MESAS.
This is one of number Of outlying islands
and lodges which dot the coast, and is con.
sidered dangerous for vessels which are striv-
ing to gain the inside thoroughfsres in stormy
weather.
CRANBERRY ISLANDS.
These Islands lie off the entrance TO South.
west IIarbor of Mt. Desert, harbor Of ref
uge and one ofthe many harhors run for by
vessels in thick weather.
MArrNICUs SEAL ISLAND.
This is a low barren island, lying off Isle
dc Haut bay, directly in the track of vessels
seeking shelter, and can be seen but at a short
distance in thick weather. l, is proposed to
place house of refuge upon this Island,
having the necessary articles for preserving
life placed in it, as we'll as signals by which
shipyrecked crews can make known their
presence so that assistance can he rendered
from the main.
WHITE HEAD.
In the vicinity of this island it is proposed
to place a station. The exact locality has
not as yet been determined upon, owing to
the very stormy weather, which has precln-
ded the possibility of selecting the site.
CAFE SMALL roiyT.
1t is proposed to establish station at this
point, it being reported a very dangerous
point, and many vessels and lives have been
lost in the vicinity.
WOOD ISLAND.
This island lies TO the eastward OF Cape
Elizabeth, and is in the track of vessels max
ing harbor, and though no particular site
} has been selected it is proposed 10 place 4
I station in that vicinity.
This completes the list OF sites selected fol
the coast of Maine. Capt. Faunce and Lieut.
Stodder leave for Portsmouth, n. H., and
will examine that coast for the purpose of Sc.
lecting suitable sites for stations. Amongs
: those thought Of are the Whales Back. al
the entrance to Portsmouth IIarbor, the Isle
of Shoals, and Wallace Sands, Rye Beach
upon which vessel was lost but a few day.
since and a portion of the crew persisted.
The trip TO PASSPORT and return has been
one in which succession of gales and snow
storms has been encountered, and in which
the nhosptable barriers Of the coast have
been seen clothed with all their terrors. The
cutter McCulloch through the ability of hci
commander and officers has made the II
, , safely, stopping only when the vapor arising
from the surface of the water precluded al
possibility OF running.
In closing it may be fair to remark that fol
safe and spacious harbors the State Of Maine
!. excels the world, and for the kindness and
hospitality of her inhabitants living on the
sea coast nothing need be said.
John Tecumseh Jones, a converted Indian,