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Three major Salem landmarks are at Winter Island; [[Fort Pickering Lighthouse]], [[Fort Pickering]] and the old Coast Guard Station. The beach for swimming is called "Waikiki Beach." | Three major Salem landmarks are at Winter Island; [[Fort Pickering Lighthouse]], [[Fort Pickering]] and the old Coast Guard Station. The beach for swimming is called "Waikiki Beach." | ||
The name "Winter Island" was coined, because the west side of the island supported the winter mooring of the 17th century fishing fleet. The south and east sides facing deep water was used for boat-building, shipbuilding, maritime trade and coastal military defense. | |||
The land on Winter Island used for the Coast Guard station was deeded to the U.S. Government on Jan. 24, 1865. | The land on Winter Island used for the Coast Guard station was deeded to the U.S. Government on Jan. 24, 1865. | ||
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*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/shoreline.shtml Along the Shoreline:Salem Harbor] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com | *[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/shoreline.shtml Along the Shoreline:Salem Harbor] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com | ||
*"Taking stock of Winter Island's treasures" Salem Gazette, Dec. 11, 2009, p. 4 | |||
Revision as of 09:22, 21 June 2011
Winter Island
Three major Salem landmarks are at Winter Island; Fort Pickering Lighthouse, Fort Pickering and the old Coast Guard Station. The beach for swimming is called "Waikiki Beach."
The name "Winter Island" was coined, because the west side of the island supported the winter mooring of the 17th century fishing fleet. The south and east sides facing deep water was used for boat-building, shipbuilding, maritime trade and coastal military defense.
The land on Winter Island used for the Coast Guard station was deeded to the U.S. Government on Jan. 24, 1865.
The Coast Guard station was given the deed in 1933 and left in 1970. Salem's new Coast Guard station replaced the existing one at Ten Pound Island in Gloucester. The airplane hangar was built in late 1934, as well as a large ramp to pull aircraft from the water. The first commander was Capt. William F. Foley. The Coast Guard barracks, a 3 story building to house up to 50 men, was completed in 1935.
Today, this attractive seaside area is used by boaters, swimmers and overnight camping or R.V. use.
See Also
- Vertical File in Salem Collection - Winter Island
- U.S. Coast Guard Station:Winter Island news articles from 1934-1941.
- Coast Guard station articles in Salem Evening News, July 19-27, 1972.
- Winter Island Salem Website
- Along the Shoreline:Salem Harbor Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com
- "Taking stock of Winter Island's treasures" Salem Gazette, Dec. 11, 2009, p. 4
