Historical information

The two wooden oars were formerly painted white. They were used on lightstation boats and are now displayed on the wall of Room 2 which is located next to the light tower. Numerous images of the lightstation show rowing boats either on stand‐by on land or in the sea performing duties in the surrounding sea and at the East Landing. The wooden boat rudder with brass and other metal fittings was also formerly painted white and is possibly from the same boat that used the oars.

Significance

Meets second level threshold.

Physical description

Two long wooden oars, Residue of white paint. Possibly made of Australian hardwood. They were used on lightstation boats.

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