Hull Lifesaving Museum, Hull
Facts and practical information
Point Allerton Lifesaving Station is a historic building of the United States Life-Saving Service at 1117 Nantasket Avenue in Hull, Massachusetts. The service was eventually merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to form the United States Coast Guard. The Queen Anne style station was built in 1889 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. It is a minimally-decorated building, scaled to fit into the surrounding residential area. Its first commander was Hull native Joshua James, whose heroic career in lifesaving is detailed in the museum. Keeper William Sparrow commanded the station through its transition to the United States Coast Guard in 1915. ()
1117 Nantasket AveHull (Telegraph Hill)Hull 02045
Hull Lifesaving Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fort Revere, Fort Revere Park, Spinnaker Island, Hull Yacht Club.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Hull Lifesaving Museum open?
- Monday 10 am - 2 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 2 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 2 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
- Friday closed
- Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday closed