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Shipwrecks in Narragansett Bay
Storyboard displaying various shipwrecks occurring on Narraganset Bay over the years.
Site of Horse Powered Fog Signal (1851)
Poster showing the location of the horse powered fog signal at Beavertail in 1851
Southeast Light - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1875, standing at 201ft tall with a fixed white character. It is located 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island with a stream siren as its fog signal.
Sportfishing at Beavertail
This record-breaking striped bass was caught by Arthur S. Clarke of Jamestown on the afternoon of October 22, 1936. He was fishing from Flat Rock at nearby Hull's Cove. The fish weighed 65 lbs, measured 54 inches in length and 33 inches around the…
Stained Glass Artwork of Beavertail
This stained glass artwork was gifted to BLMA by Nancy and Joseph Logan.
Tender ship
This tender ship was what Robert I. Dennis was on while delivering various materials to lighthouses that did not have access to land.
The Funck-Heap Lamp
This lamp was introduced in 1892. It was the standard lamp that was used in the 4th Order lenses in many lighthouses. It was a standard "Argand lamp" with a single 1 1/8 inch wick.
With a few alterations, the same lamp was used for the 5th and 6th…
The Keeper's Wife Exhibit
A Keeper's Wife not only took care of the family needs, she tended the gardens and livestock, cooked for the various working men and visitors, nursed the occasional survivors of shipwrecks and scrubbed the quarters clean at all times for surprise…
Three Arm Navigation Protractor
This navigation tool is on loan to BLMA from the Collection of Captain Christopher Karentz.
Tower Electrical/Battery Room
This room between the Light Tower and the Lighthouse Keeper’s House was constructed in the late 1800s. It contained tools and equipment to service the oil lantern and lenses in the tower. It also served as an office for the Keeper.
In 1931…
Tower Spiral Staircase Support Bracket
This is one of the 49 cast iron tread support brackets installed in1856 when the present tower was built. Over 150 years the stresses of settlement have caused a few of the weldments to snap.Modem engineers have determined that the tread supports…
U.S. Lighthouse Service Brass Lighthouse Keeper's Dustpan
The brass dustpan was an essential tool used to keep the lighthouse "spot clean". Many were marked with "U.S. Light House Service".
This dustpan was donated to BLMA by Teresa & David Emond of Jamestown and was originally used by Keeper Edward…
U.S. Navy Azimuth Circle
This navigation tool was used to take bearings and sunlines.
It is on loan to BLMA from the Collection of Captain Christopher Karentz.
USCG Navigation Lights Poster
A poster depicting the various navigation lights on display in the Lens Room at Beavertail Lighthouse Museum.
Users of the Light
Wall panel providing illustrations, photos, and commentary regarding the various vessels and activities that rely on the continuing operation of Beavertail and other Light Stations
Vent Ball with Spire
This cast iron vent ball is typical of the standard vent balls used on Lighthouses. The purpose of the vent ball was to allow circulation of air up through the light tower through the lantern room and out through the bottom of the vent ball. A series…
Videograph B Fog Signal Detector
As the Coast Guard automated their lighthouses and removed Keepers who visually sighted fog and turned on the fog signal, a means to detect fog electronically was invented. This device became the standard sensor used by the US Coast Guard to detect…
Viking Ship Model
Craftsman and Date Unknown
Donated to BLMA by David Macdonald, Weymouth, MA 2019
VM 100 Fog Detector
This Detector was in operation at Beavertail for 20 years and was replaced by the Mariner Radio Activated Sound System (MRASS) in 2019
Designed by Fidelity Technologies, PA as a backscatter particle light detector. It comprises a XENON Flash…