Frankfort Michigan Lifeboat Life Saving Station 1915 Real Photo Postcard

The Frankfort Life-Saving Station, identified by the inscription on its surfboat, was a crucial outpost of the U.S. Life-Saving Service (USLSS). Operating from 1878 until its 1915 merger into the U.S. Coast Guard, stations like this one in Frankfort, Michigan, were strategically positioned along the Great Lakes and coastal areas to perform maritime rescues, aid distressed vessels, and prevent loss of life at sea. The image likely dates from this period, showcasing a typical surfboat on its launch ramp, ready for deployment.