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Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500

Orleans, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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The Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500 is a rare surviving example of a 36-foot wooden motor lifeboat, a crucial vessel in early 20th-century U.S. Coast Guard rescue operations. It represents a significant advancement in lifesaving technology and design.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
5/27/2005
Other Names
Mlb Cg 36500

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Engineering; Maritime History; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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