HULL LIFESAVING MUSEUM

 

Address: 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, Massachusetts

About the Museum

The Hull Lifesaving Museum is located in the historic 1889 Point Allerton U.S. Lifesaving Station. Founded in 1978, the museum serves as a vibrant maritime center that celebrates the heroic evolution of the U.S. Coast Guard and the coastal heritage of Boston Harbor.

The museum is a leader in maritime education, providing experiential programs that focus on the "skills of survival" and the history of those who risked their lives to save others from shipwrecks.

Joshua James: A Local Legend

The museum honors the legacy of Joshua James, Hull's most famous lifesaver. James is considered the most celebrated lifesaver in U.S. history, credited with saving over 500 lives during his career. His spirit of selfless service remains the cornerstone of the museum's mission.

Exhibits & Collections

  • The Boat Room: Features authentic surfboats and equipment used by the U.S. Lifesaving Service.
  • Observation Cupola: Offers a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to Boston Harbor.
  • Edward Rowe Snow Room: Dedicated to the famous island hopper and maritime historian.
  • The Heritage Gallery: Showcases the evolution of Hull's maritime history and the hazardous "Graveyard of the Harbor."

Open Water Rowing

Beyond its walls, the museum is famous for its Open Water Rowing program. It hosts the Snow Row, an annual rowing race that attracts hundreds of participants to the shores of Hull to compete in various boat classes, celebrating traditional rowing techniques.

 

 

For more information call (781) 925-5433

Website: HULL LIFESAVING MUSEUM

 

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