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Before modern Coast Guard integration, Life-Saving Service crews launched surfboats from beach stations to rescue shipwreck survivors in nor’easters and hurricanes. Ocean City’s station story fits the broader Delmarva maritime risk pattern. Museum displays make abstract history tangible for families.
Sources: Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum · U.S. Coast Guard · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
