Storm Warriors of the Maine Coast: Stories of the Life-Saving Station at Biddeford Pool

From 1874 until 1915, the “Storm Warriors” of the Fletchers Neck Life Saving Service and the citizens of the Village of Biddeford Pool shared a common history. During the 19th century, the stretch of Maine coast between Portland and the busy docks at 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. In December 1874 the Biddeford Pool Life Savi...