About Joseph Napier
Lived 1826 – 1914 (aged 87–88). Joseph Napier was a military personnel.
He operated the station for many years and was credited with many dangerous and heroic rescues.
Napier was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of a Great Lakes ship's captain.
The duties of a station-keeper included recruiting and training a boat crew of local volunteers, and, when vessel was a risk, to lead the boat crew in rowing to stricken vessels to rescue their crews. Joseph Napier died at his home in 1914 at the age of 88.
USCGC Joseph Napier
In 2010 when the Coast Guard decided that all the new Sentinel class cutters would be named after Coast Guard personnel who had been recognized for their heroism Napier was one of those to be honored.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Napier?
Station keeper for the United States Lifesaving Service
When was Joseph Napier born?
Joseph Napier was born in 1826 in Ashtabula.
When did Joseph Napier die?
Joseph Napier died in 1914 in St. Joseph.
What was Joseph Napier's occupation?
Joseph Napier was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Napier (USCG)
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