Life-Saving Along the Coast 1848-1871: Its New Jersey Beginnings and How It Expanded

By Captain Robert F. Bennett—U.S. Coast Guard, Retired:  This book contains two works.  The first is a reprint of Surfboats, Rockets, and Carronades.  It was originally published by the United States Coast Guard in 1976 and was long out of print. The second part is a researched chronological presentation of official correspondence and documents relating to the funding and creation of the early life-saving stations.  Information is included about the tools and equipment provided by the federal government as well as the early station-keepers.  Also referenced are some of the notable shipwrecks of the period from 1848 to 1871.