Ship Ashore!: The U.S. Lifesavers of Coastal North Carolina

Recounts events leading to the establishment of 29 lifesaving stations along North Carolina's treacherous coastline and the role of their gallant lifesavers in the state's maritime history. Included are dramatic accounts of numerous shipwrecks and the daring rescues of their victims. More than 75 photgraphs, engravings, and maps enhance the text.