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A Lightship's Top Side...
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Above - a photo of the deck of a Lightship, similar to the class of Lightships 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, all constructed in 1930. Note the fog signals behind the mast, pointing to Port and Starboard, and the radio shack at the rear of the picture. Note also , the life boat rigged and ready , with the ready ropes covered , and out of the weather.
Above - a treasured time aboard a Lightship when the crew could relax, except of course the duty section! Note the wooden decks which had to be scrubbed and cleaned , frequently! Note also , the 1,000lb fog signal bell hanging in its frame. Stbd 5,000lb anchor "riding on the billboard" just Aft of the bow. This is probably LV 109, Savannah Lightship ( 1954-64 ) built at Bath, Maine 1923 LV 109 was sold to the country of Uruguay and served as Banco Ingles Lightship for several years.
Diesel stack, common to most diesel propelled Lightships, probably LV 612 or 613
Above - Over the side on a Jacobs Ladder, motor lifeboat at the bottom of the photo, note the heavy turnbuckles on the shrouds
Scene during a calm day, stern end, note the riveted plates just above the decks, and the heavy fastenings for the flagstaff. This was the beginning of the end for riveted plate hulls, about the time ( after 1950 ) when Lightships such as WLV 196, 604, 605, 612, and 613 would begin to close the remaining Lightship Stations.~
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© 2009 USCG Lightship Sailors Association International Inc. Larry Ryan, President
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