Winter Island: Difference between revisions

From Salem Links and Lore
mNo edit summary
mNo edit summary
Line 18: Line 18:


*Coast Guard station articles in ''Salem Evening News'', July 19-27, 1972.
*Coast Guard station articles in ''Salem Evening News'', July 19-27, 1972.
*[http://innopac.noblenet.org/search?/Xwinter+island&searchscope=24&m=&SORT=D/Xwinter+island&searchscope=24&m=&SORT=D&search=winter+island&SUBKEY=winter%20island/1%2C30%2C30%2CB/frameset&FF=Xwinter+island&searchscope=24&m=&SORT=D&2%2C2%2C United States Coast Guard Station: Winter Island] book


*[http://www.salemweb.com/winterisland/ Winter Island] Salem Website
*[http://www.salemweb.com/winterisland/ Winter Island] Salem Website

Revision as of 12:45, 29 January 2010

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 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

  • Coast Guard station articles in Salem Evening News, July 19-27, 1972.