Narragansett Bay

by Richard V. Simpson

Overview

Rhode Island, �the Ocean State,� consists of only 1,200 square miles, and one-quarter of the state is tidewater. With over 350 miles of coastline, a third of the citizens live within a mile of the seashore. The Narragansett Bay, spanning 102 square miles, is the heart of the state. From the early 19th to the mid-20th century, the shell and finfish industries flourished within the bay. Amusement parks and seaside dining halls sprang up on both sides. Beaches catered to Victorian ladies and gentlemen who took in the air but never wet their feet. The nation�s security has also played a major role in these waters. Through more than 200 stunning images, readers will see how Rhode Islanders found their fortune and character on the Narragansett Bay.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439633748
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	03/15/2006
Series:	Postcard History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	69 MB
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About the Author

Richard V. Simpson, a native Rhode Islander, moved to Bristol in 1960, a short walk from the Narragansett Bay. For 28 years, Simpson worked with the U.S. Navy in Newport. This is his 13th published title and his 10th published by Arcadia. Since 1985, Simpson has authored over 65 articles on various antiques subjects for the national monthly Antiques & Collecting Magazine.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	6
	Introduction	7
1	The U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet, Naval War College, Naval Torpedo Station	9
2	Tall Ships and Swift Sailors	25
3	Steamers and Ferries on Narragansett Bay	39
4	Spanning Narragansett Bay	73
5	Rhode Island Yacht Clubs	79
6	Life Saving Stations	93
7	Narragansett Bay Lights	107