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Warwick Neck Lighthouse
May Chrietzbert was born in the Warwick Neck lighthouse in 1913, shortly after her father, Jorgen Bakken, became keeper. She and her sister, now Madeline Wright, grew up near the old lighthouse. In 1932, erosion threatened to undermine the building.…
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…
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…
Radio Direction Finder (RDF)
This Radio Direction Finder (RDF) is typical of those used in vessels for navigation purposes by determining the bearing of radio signals transmitting from shore stations and lightships. The radio beacon from the Brenton Reef lightship and later the…
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.
Three Arm Navigation Protractor
This navigation tool is on loan to BLMA from the Collection of Captain Christopher Karentz.
Astrocompass
With knowledge of the current time and geographical position in the form of latitude and longitude, the astrocompass is sighted on any astronomical object with a know position to give an extremely accurate reading determining the direction of "true…
Horse Driven Fog Signal
Model of horse-driven fog signal used at Beavertail in 1851.
It was designed by David Daboll of New London CT. to operate his famous fog trumpet.
The horse, walking the endless treadmill, compressed air into a tank, which in turn modulated the…
Viking Ship Model
Craftsman and Date Unknown
Donated to BLMA by David Macdonald, Weymouth, MA 2019
Ship in a Bottle
This ship in a bottle is a replica of a four-masted barque (circa early 1900s)
It was handcrafted by Italian immigrant Giovanni Ferriolo, who sailed in a vessel of this type as a Bosun Mate.
It was donated to BLMA by Giovanni's grandson, John A.…
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.
Beavertail Fog Bell (1829) -Model
Beavertail was the first Lighthouse in America using a bell for a fog signal. Constructed in 1829 the 600 lb bell on top of a 12' tower was located nearby the existing 1749 lighthouse foundation. The remains of the 1829 fog bell foundation are still…
Conimicut Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1868, standing at 58ft tall and has a fixed white with red sector. It has a bell as its fog signal and is located 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on the end of Conimicut sand split.
Bordens Flats Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1881, standing at 48ft tall with a fixed white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on the Bordens Flats in Taunton River with a bell for its fog signal.
Sandy Point, Prudence Island Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was moved to Goat Island in 1852 and has a height of 28ft with a fixed white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on East Side of Prudence Island with a bell for its fog signal.
Hog Island Lighthouse - Model
The lighthouse was built in 1901, standing at 54ft tall with a flashing white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on Hog Island Shoal.
Warwick Light - Model
The lighthouse was built in 1826, and then rebuilt in 1932, standing at a height of 54ft with a fixed white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West with a siren for a fog signal.
Bullocks Point Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1872, standing at 50ft tall with a red fixed character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degree West on shoal off Bullocks Point. Bullocks Point was maintained for 66 years until it was discontinued in 1939.
Gull Rocks Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1887, standing at 42ft tall with a East-White, West-Red character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on Gull Rocks -- Newport Harbor with a bell for a fog signal. Gull Rocks was maintained for 73 years…
Watch Hill Lighthouse - Model
This lighthouse was built in 1807, standing at 62ft tall with a fixed white character. It is located at 41 degrees North and 71 degrees West on Watch Hill Point with a horn for its fog signal.