Supply by Tender

Supply by Tender. . Originally fuel oil, coal, and supplies were delivered to Piedras Blancas Light Station by small ships called tenders., The tenders anchored near shore and supplies were transferred to smaller boats. The small boats, called lighters, carried the supplies to a wharf located on the rocks near the edge of the bluff. A derrick and hoist was used to transfer items to the wharf., Initially tenders made deliveries 3-4 times a year but as roads were constructed, supplies were obtained by land and tenders were phased out., Captions: , Top left: The Sequoia delivered supplies in the 1930's. Tenders were named after native plants. , Top right: Transporting supplies between the tender and wharf could be dangerous. , Bottom right: Wharf area 1940