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Fort Burnside at Beavertail Point World War II
Storyboard describing the development of the Harbor Defense Command and Fort Burnside at Beavertail and their roles in the defense of Narragansett Bay during World War II
Fresnel Lens
The lens on display in the center of this room is a fourth-order lens that was in the tower at Beavertail until it was replaced in 1991 by a rotating beacon.
The lens can be open to allow visitors to see inside.
Touching the glass prisms is…
Fresnel Lens Wall Exhibit
This wall panel provides the history of the Fresnel lens and its inventor Agustin Jean Fresnel.
Funck-Heap Lamp
The Funck-Heap lamp, introduced in 1892, became the standard lamp used with every 4th order Fresnel Lens in America. A Lamp such as this one probably provided the light source for the Fresnel lens on display in the center of this room before it was…
Gaslight Wall Panel
Wall Panel depicting the invention and history of gas lighting in Newport, RI, and at Beavertail Lighthouse.
Governor Carr Stained Glass Artwork
The stained glass artwork created was in memory of the "Governor Carr" ferry that was active from 1927 until 1958.Artist unknown
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…
Halon Fire Extinguisher
This Halón "1301" system was installed by the Coast Guard to protect the Control Room against electrical fire.
Halón systems used gaseous fire extinguishing agents known as "halogenated fluorocarbons" which are a mix of bromine, fluorine, chlorine,…
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.
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…
Horse Powered Treadmills (19th Century)
Horsepower treadmills during the 19th century were not uncommon. Many were used to power a variety of pumps, presses, saws, and tools on farms in remote areas where electricity or the gasoline engine was not available.
Hudson City Light Station Photograph
Hudson City Light Station photo was taken on May 11, 1936. The vent ball on top of its lantern room is now on display in this museum
Ida Lewis Lighthouse -Model
This lighthouse was built in 1854, standing at 13ft tall, and was later automated in 1927. It is located in Newport Harbor in Newport, RI. Today, the owner of the lighthouse is the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. In 1924, the lighthouse was renamed after Ida…
Keeper Carl Chellis
Carl Chellis (right) is shown receiving an award from Commanding Officer NAS Quonset Point for 40 years of federal service.
Mr. Chellis was the lighthouse keeper at Beavertail Station from January 1938 to 1945. He was there during the devastating…
Keeper Edward A. Donahue
Lighthouse Keeper at Beavertail for 33 years. He served for 42 years in Naval Service (US Navy, Us Lighthouse Service, US Coast Guard). Donahue was assigned to Beavertail Light in 1920 as an Assitant Keeper to Keeper George Manders.He succeeded…
Keeper House
Prior to 1972, this building was used by U.S. Coast Guard personnel and earlier by U.S. Lighthouse Service and U.S. Lighthouse Establishment personnel as a residence.
This building along with the Light Tower was constructed in 1856. The Keeper and…
Keepers and their Families & Sabin Point Lighthouse
America's lighthouses are more than just buildings. For more than two centuries the usefulness of a lighthouse has depended on the dedication of its keeper to tend the beacon faithfully. Family members, too. shared the keeper's duties and provided…
Lady Lighthouse Keepers at Beavertail
During the past 260 years at Beavertail, two women combined tallied 14 years of lighthouse keeping here.
Demaris Weeden took over after the death of her husband in 1848. Ann Shaw was the Assistant Keeper for 5 years
These women performed the same…
Light Hearted ep 168 – Linda Warner, Beavertail, Rhode Island
On line podcast interview of BLMA board member Linda Warner by Jeremy D’Entremont.