US life saving service tag
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Very cool find, I'm sure that has an interesting story to tell.
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That's sure something to crow about rooster, 
, Nice find.
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, Nice find.Fossis.............................
DANGLANGLEY
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Very interesting find there. Way to go!!!
The United States Life-Saving Service was a United States government agency that grew out of private and local humanitarian efforts to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers. It began in 1848 and ultimately merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to form the United States Coast Guard in 1915.
25 Fire Island N.Y. East side Fire Island Inlet
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Station Fire Island, New York
Coast Guard Station # 83
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Location: On Great South Beach 2 1/2 miles east of Fire Island Inlet 2 miles west southwest of Fire Island Light; 40-37' 34"N x 73-13' 36"W in 1878; "40-37' 40"N x 73-13' 20"W in 1915.
Date of Conveyance 1878
Station Built: 1849
Fate: Still in operation
Fire Island (#83):
This was one of the early stations built in 1849 "one-half mile west of Fire Island light." The Fire Island station originally occupied a portion of the Fire Island Lighthouse Reservation. At various times, permission was given to move the buildings to different locations on the reservation. The 1878 Annual Report mentions that "for the proper protection of the Richardson self-righting and self-bailing life-boat, a suitable boathouse has been erected." In 1920, a contract was awarded move the station buildings to a new site. It is not known whether the new station occupied the same site which was described in the permit granted by the Lighthouse Bureau in 1920 or some other portion of the land. By permit dated June 9, 1920 from the Lighthouse Bureau, the right to occupy a definitely-described portion of the reservation containing 2.15 acres was granted.
In the 1921 Annual Report is a mention that the station buildings had been moved to a new site on the bay side of the island on account of the encroachment of the sea. The Act of June 7, 1924 transferred the whole Fire Island Lighthouse Reservation to the State of New York for park purposes; the act, however, reserved to the United States the right to assume control, use, etc., without license, consent, permit, lease, etc., from the state and specifically reserved any portion of the reservation which might be necessary for the use of the Coast Guard. Eventually (1925), the description of the site of the station was "on Fire Island Beach and west one-half mile of Fire Island Light." In 1932, a new station was erected. The station was moved again, as described at the beginning of this section, and by 1936, the position changed to "near west end of Fire Island, two and one-quarter miles west of Fire Island Light." Fire Island station was one of those extensively damaged during the hurricane which swept the Atlantic coast in September of 1938.
The station remained in commission throughout the war.
Keepers:
The first keeper was Benjamin Smith, appointed in 1853. The next known keeper was the lighthouse keeper (name unknown) in 1872. Next came Leander Thurber (appointed on December 20, 1872, he served until his resignation effective November 13, 1876). Following him was Leander A. Jeffries (December 2, 1876 until his resignation September 1, 1881), Daniel S. Hubbard (September 13, 1881 until his resignation August 25, 1885) and Charles E. Wicks (August 29, 1885 until his dismissal November 13, 1900). A break in the records occurs at this point, but there is an entry of John T. Doxsee, keeper, "died from asphyxiation by inhaling gas" on April 3, 1913. The next appointment in the records is that of Harry F. Smith on May 1, 1913; he retired due to incapacitation November 10, 1918. Then came Edward W. Baker (December 1, 1919 until his resignation June 3, 1924), William B. Tooker (reassigned from Zachs Inlet station April 14, 1924 until his reassignment to Long Beach Station January 4, 1925) and James S. Fletcher (December 17, 1925 until appointment as Assistant to the Fourth District Commander on March 11, 1928). Then Chief Petty Officer C. A. Mister was appointed in 1929. Next came Chief Warrant Officer William F. Halsey (reassigned from Quogue station on November 26, 1930 and served until his retirement July 1, 1931. Chief Petty Officer J. W. Midgett followed. Then Chief Warrant Officer R. W. Butcher reported from the 75—foot patrol boat CG 286 on February 21, 1933; he left to go aboard CGC Nemana on June 7, 1933. Chief Petty Officer Palmer S. Midgett reported aboard, was commissioned to warrant grade May 10, 1935, and detached to Pea Island station on June 13, 1937. Chief Warrant Officer P. H. Simpson was assigned next on June 9, 1937; he was there until the outbreak of World War II.
25 Fire Island N.Y. East side Fire Island Inlet
More info:
Station Fire Island, New York
Coast Guard Station # 83
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Location: On Great South Beach 2 1/2 miles east of Fire Island Inlet 2 miles west southwest of Fire Island Light; 40-37' 34"N x 73-13' 36"W in 1878; "40-37' 40"N x 73-13' 20"W in 1915.
Date of Conveyance 1878
Station Built: 1849
Fate: Still in operation
Fire Island (#83):
This was one of the early stations built in 1849 "one-half mile west of Fire Island light." The Fire Island station originally occupied a portion of the Fire Island Lighthouse Reservation. At various times, permission was given to move the buildings to different locations on the reservation. The 1878 Annual Report mentions that "for the proper protection of the Richardson self-righting and self-bailing life-boat, a suitable boathouse has been erected." In 1920, a contract was awarded move the station buildings to a new site. It is not known whether the new station occupied the same site which was described in the permit granted by the Lighthouse Bureau in 1920 or some other portion of the land. By permit dated June 9, 1920 from the Lighthouse Bureau, the right to occupy a definitely-described portion of the reservation containing 2.15 acres was granted.
In the 1921 Annual Report is a mention that the station buildings had been moved to a new site on the bay side of the island on account of the encroachment of the sea. The Act of June 7, 1924 transferred the whole Fire Island Lighthouse Reservation to the State of New York for park purposes; the act, however, reserved to the United States the right to assume control, use, etc., without license, consent, permit, lease, etc., from the state and specifically reserved any portion of the reservation which might be necessary for the use of the Coast Guard. Eventually (1925), the description of the site of the station was "on Fire Island Beach and west one-half mile of Fire Island Light." In 1932, a new station was erected. The station was moved again, as described at the beginning of this section, and by 1936, the position changed to "near west end of Fire Island, two and one-quarter miles west of Fire Island Light." Fire Island station was one of those extensively damaged during the hurricane which swept the Atlantic coast in September of 1938.
The station remained in commission throughout the war.
Keepers:
The first keeper was Benjamin Smith, appointed in 1853. The next known keeper was the lighthouse keeper (name unknown) in 1872. Next came Leander Thurber (appointed on December 20, 1872, he served until his resignation effective November 13, 1876). Following him was Leander A. Jeffries (December 2, 1876 until his resignation September 1, 1881), Daniel S. Hubbard (September 13, 1881 until his resignation August 25, 1885) and Charles E. Wicks (August 29, 1885 until his dismissal November 13, 1900). A break in the records occurs at this point, but there is an entry of John T. Doxsee, keeper, "died from asphyxiation by inhaling gas" on April 3, 1913. The next appointment in the records is that of Harry F. Smith on May 1, 1913; he retired due to incapacitation November 10, 1918. Then came Edward W. Baker (December 1, 1919 until his resignation June 3, 1924), William B. Tooker (reassigned from Zachs Inlet station April 14, 1924 until his reassignment to Long Beach Station January 4, 1925) and James S. Fletcher (December 17, 1925 until appointment as Assistant to the Fourth District Commander on March 11, 1928). Then Chief Petty Officer C. A. Mister was appointed in 1929. Next came Chief Warrant Officer William F. Halsey (reassigned from Quogue station on November 26, 1930 and served until his retirement July 1, 1931. Chief Petty Officer J. W. Midgett followed. Then Chief Warrant Officer R. W. Butcher reported from the 75—foot patrol boat CG 286 on February 21, 1933; he left to go aboard CGC Nemana on June 7, 1933. Chief Petty Officer Palmer S. Midgett reported aboard, was commissioned to warrant grade May 10, 1935, and detached to Pea Island station on June 13, 1937. Chief Warrant Officer P. H. Simpson was assigned next on June 9, 1937; he was there until the outbreak of World War II.
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1liquigirl
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Great Research AOSDC!!! And very nice find Rooster, and due to the numbers listed on the tag you may be able to locate who it belonged to, possibly track down living relatives. Let us know if you do. Cool find!!!
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excellent job...epunder if there is a meuseum...if you so choose 
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Now that's a cool tag find you got there ... good job!
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Awesome find Rooster!!!!! And way to go on that research AOSDC!!! That is what is great about this site we have so many people that know different things!!!! HH
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Great find rooster...was it in the surf or were you diving? I love the items that you can research and connect with actual individuals. Good luck with the research.
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Beautiful tag!
Man! Fire Island must be a fantastic place to detect.
Thanks for sharing that find!
Ridley
Man! Fire Island must be a fantastic place to detect.
Thanks for sharing that find!
Ridley
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