DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE
REGULATIONS
FOR
UNIFORMS
1920
GENERAL
REGULATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE,
BUREAU OF LIGHTHOUSES,
All male employees on tenders and light vessels, and keepers and
assistant keepers at light stations and depots, shall wear the uniform
prescribed for their respective grades at all times when on duty.
Laborers employed at light stations, and attendants in charge of river
and other minor lights, are not required to wear uniforms.
The wearing of any part of the uniform with citizen clothes, except the
overcoat, is forbidden. In foul weather the wearing of rain clothes is
permitted.
When the nature of the work requires, such as when keepers and assistant
keepers are cleaning lamps and other station equipment, handling coal or
supplies, etc., working clothes may he substituted for uniforms.
Engineers, in repairing or cleaning machinery of vessels, may wear plain
blue overalls to save the uniform.
Employees are authorized to have the uniforms made wherever they may
prefer, but all uniforms must conform to these regulations and the
accompanying illustrations.
These regulations supersede those prescribed in 1912.
G.R.
PUTNAM,
Commissioner of Lighthouses.
Approved:
J.W.
ALEXANDER,
Secretary
of Commerce
REGULATIONS
FOR UNIFORMS IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
LIGHTHOUSE
TENDERS
OFFICERS
OF TENDERS
Coat of dark navy-blue cloth
in winter or navy-blue serge or flannel in summer, shaped to the figure,
and to descend to top of inseam of trousers a slit over each hip,
extending 5 inches from the bottom of the coat; single breasted, with a
“fly” front fitted with plain, flat, black, gutta-percha buttons; and
to have a standing collar. The collar, edges of the coat, side seams of
the back from the shoulder to the lower edge of the skirt, and edges of
the hip slips to 5 inches from bottom of coat shall be trimmed with
lustrous black mohair braid, 11/4 inches wide, laid on flat. There are to
be no pockets on the outside of the coat.
Overcoat of the Caban style,
of navy-blue cloth, with rolling cellar 5 inches deep, double breasted,
with six large gutta-percha buttons on each side, the top button to be
near collar seam, the bottom button 18 inches from bottom of skirt, and
the others spaced equally between top and bottom buttons. The skirt to
descend to 3 inches below the knees. Pockets to be in the side seams,
breast high. No sleeve ornaments are to be worn on overcoat.
Cap of the pattern shown in
plate 1, with adjustable chin strap of gold lace one-half inch wide,
fastened to the sides by two small regulation gilt buttons; in the middle
of the front of the cap a gold-embroidered wreath 1 inches high by 2
inches spread, inclosing a silver-embroidered lighthouse three-fourths
inch high; a black mohair braid 11/2 inches wide to be worn around the
cap. The visor to be patent leather on the outside and green underneath.
For cold weather, where a heavy cap is needed, a plain blue cloth cap
similar to the overcoat, with ear flaps, may be worn.
Trousers of navy-blue cloth in
winter, or navy-blue serge or flannel in summer, cut in the prevailing
styles, with pockets in hip seams all seams; to be plain.
Hot weather.-In hot weather
white uniforms may be worn, as follows:
(a) Coat of white linen or cotton duck or similar material and trimmed
with white linen or cotton braid 11/4 inches wide, similar in cut and fit
to blue coat. Ornaments and marks to be of white tape or embroidery, or,
at the option of the employee, metal ornaments in the form of pins may
be worn.
(b) Trousers same as blue trousers, except to be made of the same
material as the coat.
(c) A white cover to fit neatly over the cap underneath the chin strap
and the mohair braid, or a skeleton cap with device, mohair braid, and
visor, the same as the blue cap, may be worn.
Shoes, high or low, shall be
of black calfskin or patent leather, or of white canvas or buckskin. White
shoes shall only be worn with white trousers.
Socks.- Plain black socks
shall be worn with black low shoes, and plain black or plain white socks
with white low shoes.
Clerks and radio operators on tenders.-Uniforms of clerks and radio operators shall conform to that prescribed
for officers of tenders.
QUARTERMASTERS,
MACHINISTS, AND BOATSWAINS ON TENDERS
Coat.-A double-breasted sack
coat of navy-blue cloth in winter, or navy-blue serge or flannel in
summer, with five large regulation gilt buttons on each side-the top
button placed close to the collar, the lower button about 6 inches from
the bottom, and the other buttons at equal spaces between the top and
bottom buttons; the length of coat to be the extended arm and hand; the
coat to be provided with two inside breast pockets and two outside hip
pockets, the latter to have flaps so arranged as to be worn inside the
pockets if desired. Each sleeve to have two small buttons on the cuff
seam, one-half inch apart, the lower button 1 inch from bottom of cuff.
Vest of navy-blue cloth in
winter, or navy-blue serge or flannel in summer, and cut single-breasted,
with five small regulation gilt buttons and a small rolling collar, so
as to show about 6 inches of the shirt bosom; to have a watch pocket in
the left side and a lower pocket on each side.
Trousers of navy-blue cloth in
winter, or navy-blue serge or flannel in summer, cut in the prevailing
styles, with pockets in hip seams.
Necktie of black silk or
satin, string, of uniform width, not less than three-fourths inch nor more
than 3/4 inches and not less than 32 inches nor more than 36 inches in
length.
Cap of the same pattern as
that worn by masters of tenders, the device to be a silver lighthouse with
gold-worked letters “U.S.L.H.S.,” five-eighths inch in length, in a
circle at the base of the lighthouse. The chin strap is to be patent
leather.
Hot weather.-White uniforms of
cut and fit similar to blue, but of white linen or cotton duck, may be
worn in hot weather.
Shoes and socks.-Same as for
officers of tenders.
Plain blue overalls may be worn when engaged in dirty work.
SEAMEN
ON TENDERS
For
working purposes, seamen shall wear a blue dungaree uniform and white hat;
for dress occasions, a white duck uniform and white hat similar- to the
working dress of the Navy pattern shall be worn.
For winter-weather work a watch cap and sweater of the Navy pattern,
knitted of dark-blue yarn, or blue flannel shirt, may be worn.
Rain
suits of oiled canvas, consisting of a jumper, pantaloons, and
~southwester, known as Cape Anns, may be worn in wet weather.
FIREMEN
ON TENDERS
For
working purposes, firemen shall wear a blue dungaree uniform and blue hat,
similar to the working dress of the Navy pattern; for dress occasions, a
white uniform, similar to that prescribed for seamen, hut with the
addition of a red stripe on the sleeve or sleeves, shall be worn.
STEWARDS,
COOKS, AND MESS ATTENDANTS ON TENDERS
Caps
same pattern as masters of tenders, but without ornaments or braid band.
The chin strap to be patent leather.
The
cook to wear a cook’s cap and white apron when cooking. The steward,
when waiting, to wear a white apron and plain single-breasted white jacket
without pockets, with military collar, rounded corners, felled seams,
single-stitched edges, and four large regulation gilt buttons removable
for laundering. Material to be 10 1/4ounce double-filled bleached duck.
Mess attendants to wear the same, except that jacket shall have plain
white buttons.
COLLAR
DEVICES, OFFICERS ON TENDERS
(PLATE 2).
Deck
officers.-A gold-embroidered anchor, 1 inch long lengthwise, upon each side of
the collar of the blue coat, fluke end pointing in.
Engineer
officers.-A gold-embroidered three-bladed propeller, 1 inch in diameter, upon
each side of the collar of the blue coat, one blade pointing up.
Clerks
and radio operators.-No collar
device is to be worn by clerks and radio operators on tenders.
SLEEVE
ORNAMENTS, OFFICERS ON TENDERS
(PLATE 2).
Captain.-Four
stripes of thick lustrous black mohair braid, laid on at intervals of
one-fourth inch. The first stripe to be 2 inches from the bottom of cuff.
The two outer stripes to be one-half inch wide, and the two inner stripes
to be one-fourth inch wide.
Master.-Same
as captain, except that each of the four stripes of black braid to be
one-fourth inch wide.
First Officer.-Same as master,
but with three stripes of one-fourth-inch black braid.
Second officer.-Same as
master, but with two stripes of one-forth-inch black braid.
Third Officer.—Same as
master, but with one stripe of one-fourth-inch black braid.
Cadet officer.-No sleeve
ornaments.
Chief engineer.-Three stripes
of thick lustrous black mohair braid laidl on at intervals of one-fourth
inch. The first stripe to be 2 inches from the bottom of the cuff. The two
outer stripes to be one half inch wide and the inner stripe to be
one-fourth inch wide.
Engineer.-Same as chief
engineer, except that each of the three stripes of black braid to lie
one-fourth inch wide.
First assistant engineer.-Same
as engineer, but with two stripes of one-fourth-inch black braid.
Second assistant engineer.-Same
as engineer, but with one stripe of one-fourth-inch black braid.
Cadet engineer.-No sleeve
ornaments.
Radio operator.-Three zigzag
lines, flaring outward, each 11/2 inches long, embroidered in gold thread,
to be worn on right coat sleeve midway between the shoulder and elbow,
without other ornament.
Clerk.-A quill, l 1/2 inches
long of proportionate width, pointing downward, embroidered in gold
thread, to be worn on right coat sleeve midway between the shoulder and
elbow, without other ornament.
Quartermasters.-A steeling
wheel 11/2 inches in diameter embroidered in white silk or white thread,
to be worn on right coat sleeve midway between the shoulder and elbow.
Machinists.-A three-bladed
propeller 11/2 inches in diameter embroidered in red silk or red thread,
to be worn on left coat sleeve midway between the shoulder and elbow.
Boatswain.-Two anchors
crossed, 11/2inches long, fluke ends down, embroidered in white silk or
white thread, to be worn on right coat sleeve midway between the shoulder
and elbow.
The sleeve insignia for radio operator, clerk, quartermaster, machinist
and boatswain shall be embroidered on separate patch 3 inches by 4 inches
in size, of the same material and color as the uniform, and the patch
fastened to the sleeve by sewing.
LIGHT VESSELS
OFFICERS OF LIGHT VESSELS
Coat.-A double-breasted sack
coat of navy-blue cloth in winter, or navy-blue serge or flannel in summer
with five, large regulation gilt buttons on each side-the top button
placed close to the collar, the lower button about 6 inches from the
bottom, and the other buttons at equal spaces between the top and bottom
buttons; the length of coat to be the extended arm and hand; the coat to
be provided with two inside breast pockets and two outside hip pockets,
the latter to have flaps so arranged as to be worn inside the pockets if
desired; each sleeve to have two small buttons on the cuff seam, one-half
inch apart, the lower button 1 inch from bottom of cuff.
Vest of navy-blue cloth in
winter, or navy-blue serge or flannel in summer, and cut single-breasted,
with five small regulation gilt buttons and a small rolling collar, so as
to show about 6 inches of the shirt bosom; to have a watch pocket in the
left side and a lower pocket on each side.
Necktie of black silk or
satin, string, of uniform width, not less than three-fourths inch nor mole
than 1-~ inches, and not less than 32 inches nor more than 36 inches in
length.
Trousers, cap, and remainder of regulations for uniforms to be the same
as for officers of tenders.
CREW OF LIGHT VESSELS.
Same as crew of tenders.
COLLAR
DEVICES, OFFICERS ON LIGHT VESSELS
(PLATE 2).
Deck officers.-A
gold-embroidered anchor 1 inch long on each lapel of the sack coat, fluke
end pointing down.
Engineer officers.-A
gold-embroidered propeller 1 inch in diameter on each lapel of the sack
coat, one blade pointing up.
SLEEVE
ORNAMENTS, OFFICERS ON LIGHT VESSELS
(PLATE 2).
Master.-Three stripes of one-fourth-inch thick lustrous black
mohair braid laid on at intervals of one-fourth inch, the first stripe to
be 2 inches from the bottom of cuff.
Mates.-Same as master, but
with two stripes for first mate and one stripe for second mate.
Engineer.-Same as first
assistant engineer of tenders.
Assistant engineer.-Same as
second assistant engineer of tenders.
LIGHT STATIONS AND DEPOTS
Keepers of lighthouses shall
wear the same uniform in all respects as the masters of light vessels,
except the ornaments on the collar and sleeves of coat and the gold chin
strap on cap. The chin strap on cap will be of leather. They will wear on
each lapel of the sack coat a loop embroidered in gold, 2 1/2 inches long
by three-fourths inch wide, the border of loop to be one-tenth inch broad.
If principal keeper, the letter “K” will be worn within the loop. For
assistant keepers. the figures “1,” “ 2,” “3 ,“ etc.,
indicating their respective rank, will be worn embroidered within the
loop. (See plate 3.) No sleeve ornaments, except service insignia, to be
worn.
Working uniforms similar to those prescribed for seamen on yessels may
be worn when engaged in (lirty work.
Efficiency stars shall be worn omi the left-hand lapel of the coat or
vest, as preferred.
Gold service stars and bars, to indicate length of service, maybe worn on
left sleeve, the proper number of stars and bars being worn to represent
length of service (one star to represent 25 years’ service, and one bar
to represent 5 years’ service), the bars to be placed vertically in a
row, bottom of bars to be 2 inches from edge of sleeve, and star to be
directly above bars. Bars to be 3/16 inch wide by 7/8 inch long, 1/2 inch
center to center; stars to be 7/8 inch in diameter.
Hot weather.-In hot weather
white uniforms, of cut and fit similar to blue, may be worn at such times
and stations as the Superintendent may designate. Ornaments and marks to
be of white tape or embroidery, or, at the option of the employee, METAl
ornaments in the form of pins may be worn.
Depot keepers shall wear the same uniform and service insignia as keepers
of light stations.
WATCHMEN
AT THE GENERAL LIGHTHOUSE DEPOT
Coat.-A single-breasted sack
coat of navy-blue cloth in winter, or of navy-blue flannel in summer, cut
after the pattern of the Army blouse, with a turnover collar ii to 2
inches deep, buttoned up to the throat, with 5 large regulation buttons on
the right side, the top button just below the collar seam, the lower
button just below the waist, the other buttons equally spaced between the
top and bottom buttons. The letter “W,” Q inch high, worked in gold,
inclosed in a gold-embroidered loop of same dimensions as that worn by
lightkeepers, to be worn on each end of the collar, 1 inch from bottom.
Vest of navy-blue cloth in
winter or flannel in summer, to be so cut as to show about 5 inches of
shirt bosom, and to have 5 small regulation buttons on right side; the
vest to have a watch pocket on left side and a pocket on each side below.
Trousers of navy-blue cloth in
winter or flannel in summer, cut in the prevailing style, with pockets in
the side seams.
Cap of the pattern shown in
plate 3, with adjustable chin strap of patent leather 1/2 inch wide,
fastened to the sides by two small regulation gilt buttons; a black mohair
braid 1 3/4 inches wide to be worn around the cap. The visor to be patent
leather on the outside and green underneath. An ornament, as shown on plate
3, to be placed above the chin strap in the middle of the front of the cap.
The letters “U.S. Lighthouse Service,” the figures of the eagle and the
lighthouse, and the border of the ornament to be in relief and polished, the
body to be stippled. The ornament to be either nickel or silver plated,
except that the ornament to be worn by the captain of the watch shall be
gold plated.
Belt of adjustable black
leather, 2 inches wide, with gilt clasps, on which in raised letters to have
the word “Police.” When overcoats are worn the belt will be worn
outside, with a leather stall to carry the climb.
Shield.-A shield of the design
adopted by the Department shall be worn on the left breast of the sack coat
in summer or the overcoat in winter. These shields will be furnished by the
Bureau upon request therefore. The shields are Government property, to be
worn by the watchmen so long as they hold their positions, and shall be
surrendered by them upon their relinquishing such position.
Overcoat, double-breasted, of
navy-blue cloth, with five large regulation buttons on each side, equally
spaced between the top button at collar seam and the bottom button 18 inches
from the bottom of the skirt. The skirts to descend to the knees, and the
rolling collar to be 5 inches deep. The pockets on each side to be breast
high, cut vertically, and two pockets with flaps cut horizontally just below
the hips. A cloth belt of same material as overcoat to be fitted from the
side seams, 2 inches broad, to button behind with a large-sized regulation
button. The back middle seam to be slashed up 10 inches with a fly flap,
closed by four small-sized regulation buttons. The collar to be fitted to
turn imp and button with a strap of cloth to a small regulation button.
Cap of blue cloth, with ear
flaps, to turn down over the ears for protection in cold winter weather, day
or night, may be worn. When not needed, to tie up in front with silk ties.
Shoes and socks.-Black shoes
shall be worn, and plain black socks shall be worn with low shoes.
Watchmen at depots other than the General Lighthouse Depot.-
Shields similar to those worn by the watchmen at the General Lighthouse
Depot shall be provided for and worn by all watchmen at lighthouse depots,
under the same conditions as are prescribed for the watchmen at the General
Lighthouse Depot.