STORM WARRIORS OF THE MAINE COAST: Stories of the Life-Saving Station at Biddeford Pool

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Details the history of the Biddeford Pool Life Saving Station and how how during the 19th century the stretch of Maine coast between Portland Portsmouth, New Hampshire was among the most dangerous passages along the coast of Maine. Rocky beaches, hidden ledges, dangerous currents, and small, low-lying islands were treacherous to mariners. Six 'surfmen' made up the crew charged with protecting this transit. Sourced from local newspapers, stations logbooks, official records of the Life Saving Service, and the papers and memories of involved families.