Indian River Life-Saving Station

historic site

Material
metal
Inscription
With the expansion of the nation’s maritime commerce following the Civil War, the need for improved methods of assisting ships in distress was apparent. Built in 1876 by the United States Life-Saving Service...

Overlooks nearby

The recorded facing catches the sunset.

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0518:3719:12
June solstice05:3719:4920:29
September equinox06:4918:2418:59
December solstice07:1516:0116:43

Local time (America/New_York).

38.63369, -75.06757

Elevation 1 m (modelled from terrain)

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