{ 11.22.2022 } { Block Island Experience }
New Shoreham Life Saving Station
The story of New England is defined by maritime tales. Whether by oar or sail, steam or diesel, the history of Rhode Island is tied directly to the sea. We are the Ocean State after all!
However, ever since man put himself in the water, the risk of tragedy has always been present. Countless shipwrecks have occurred just off our shorelines for hundreds of years. It might surprise you to learn, however, that it wasn’t until over 150 years ago that the U.S. government decided that something needed to be done once tragedy struck.
