Record #:

2323

Author(s):

Wright, David; Zoby, David

Abstract:

In 1880, the Outer Banks Pea Island Lifesaving Station was the nation's only station entirely manned by Blacks. Led by Richard Etheridge, the men earned a reputation for skill and courage during Reconstruction, a time of prejudice and racial tension.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , May/June 1995, p2-9, il, por

Subject(s):

African Americans--History; Life-saving stations--Pea Island; United States. Coast Guard--History; Etheridge, Richard, 1842-1900