Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station
Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, Maritime heritage museum in Rodanthe, North Carolina, US.
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station includes two stations and five outbuildings, displaying original rescue equipment, boats, and maritime safety artifacts from coastal operations.
Established in 1874 as North Carolina's first life-saving station, the facility operated until 1954, protecting ships and sailors along the dangerous Atlantic waters.
The station presents weekly summer demonstrations of traditional beach rescue techniques, including the Beach Apparatus Drill and the operation of the Lyle Gun.
Visitors access exhibits, historical information, restrooms, and parking facilities while exploring the 10-acre property containing preserved maritime structures and equipment.
In 1918, station crew members rescued 42 sailors from the British tanker Mirlo after a German submarine attack, receiving gold medals from King George V.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.59500,-75.46500
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:06
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