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Quick Red Flashing Navigation Light
This "Quick Red Flashing" navigation light was donated to the museum by Ronald Bugenski MM2, former Assistant Lighthouse Keeper here at Beavertail from 1962 to 1965.
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse- Model
This lighthouse was built in 1871, standing at 76ft tall with a fixed red character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West Providence River with no fog signal. Pomham Rocks was maintained for 103 years until it was discontinued in…
Point Judith Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1810, standing at 67ft tall with a flashing white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West with a siren for its fog signal.
Plum Point Lighthouse
The photo of Plum Point Lighthouse was taken between 1892 and 1897. It was identified as a true "Rhode Island Lighthouse" The photo was donated by Robert A. & Virginia K. Flynn.
Plum Beach Lighthouse -Model
This lighthouse was built in 1897, standing at 53ft tall with a flashing white character. It is located 41 degrees North and 71 degree West on Plum Beach Shoal with a bell for its fog signal. Plum Beach was maintained for 44 years until it was…
Photo of Young Robert I. Dennis in front of giant buoy
When Robert I. Dennis was young, he would have to maintain upkeep and light to various buoys in Narragansett Bay.
Photo of "Newport Light"
This photo of "Newport Light" (the late 1800s) at the North End of Goat Island.
The tower itself was built in 1838 and went into operation in 1842. Sadly, the tower only remains today.
This was purchased at a yard sale, gifted from Mr. & Mrs.…
Painting of Beavertail Lighthouse
Painting of Beavertail Lighthouse was created by Betsy Lewis.
Original Foundation Remains Poster
The foundation of the original Lighthouse informational Poster
Navigation Sextant
This navigation sextant was manufactured in Britain by Kelvin & Hughes.
It is on loan to BLMA from the Collection of Captain Christopher Karentz.
Nautical Chart of Rhode Island (Narragansett Bay)
The LED lights embedded in this chart represent the lighthouses around Narragansett Bay.
The LEDs blink at the same rate as the actual lights.
This chart was donated by Carl Welshman of Harbor Lights Inc.
Nantucket Lightship Model
Model of Nantucket Lightship
Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1873, standing at 33ft tall with a fixed red character. It is located 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West with a bell as its fog signal. Musselbed Shoals was maintained for 66 years until it was discontinued in 1939.
Memories of Robert I. Dennis
These are memories coming straight from the source, Robert I. Dennis. He goes on to explain what daily life was like for him as a Seaman on the U.S.L.H. Tender (SHRUB).
Martin Thompson Sandy Point Lighthouse Photo
Martin Thompson was keeper of Sandy Point lighthouse from 1905 until his retirement in 1933. Thompson was one of five people drowned when the 1938 hurricane swept away the keeper's house where they had gathered for protection from the storm.
As a…
Marine Disasters of Narragansett Bay
Nautical Chart decorated to show the date and location of various marine disasters on Narragansett Bay
Marina Radio Activated Sound Signal (MRASS)
Marina Radio Activated Sound Signal (MRASS) installed in fog-prone locations enables vessels equipped with VHF radio to activate the fog signal located at the lighthouse or other fixed location. The Marina keys his "push to talk" button on Channel…