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Wall exhibit outlining the history of the Oil House.

Wall exhibit describing the various lighthouse fuels over time.

This detector was in operation at Beavertail for 20 years and replaced by the Mariner Radio Activated System (MRASS) in 2019.

Designed by Fidelity Technologies, PA, as a backscatter particle light detector, It compromises an XENON Flash (strobe)…

In 1991, the 4th order Fresnel lens was replaced by a type "DCB 24" (Drum Contained Beacon) rotating Aero Beacon. While originally designed for airport use, it is typical of replacements taking place in lighthouses nationwide. The DCB 24 uses a 1000…

As the Coast Guard automated their lighthouses and removed Keepers who visually sighted fog and turned on the signal, a means to detect fog electronically was invented. This device became the standard sensor used by the US Coast Guard to detect fog…

Wall exhibit featuring David Melville and gas lighting

Wall exhibit featuring the lenses and lamps installed at the Beavertail Lighthouse over time.

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This electrical box shows components and technology used to control various modes of the fog signal detector previously located in this room. It remained in operation from 1960 to 2010. The Fog Signal Sensor can be seen in another room of this museum

A monkey's fist or paw is a type of knot so named because it looks somewhat like a bunched fist. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easy to throw. This type also can be used as a hand to hand weapon, but mostly used to…

Wall exhibit describing navigational buoys and their functions.

Wall exhibit describing the Great Hurricane of 1938 and its impacts on Jamestown.

A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New England : with all the isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly surveyed, shewing the true position & bearings of the banks, shoals,…

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Digital image of a drawing by Ozanne depicting the entrance of the French Fleet into Narragansett Bay in August of 1778

This jacket was worn by George Durfee while keeper of the Latimer Reef lighthouse, Stonington, Connecticut (1933-1952).