May 12, 2025

Episode 77 - The Dangerous Lives of Lighthouse Keepers

Episode 77 - The Dangerous Lives of Lighthouse Keepers
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Episode 77 - The Dangerous Lives of Lighthouse Keepers
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We've all heard stories here and there of what keepers went through on the job at their lighthouses - the position was rife with danger! Vince takes us on a deep dive of what was really at stake for our lighthouse keepers and the perils they faced in daily life.

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References:

  1. In Memoriam | United States Lighthouse Society
  2. Lighthouse Oil Myths & Folklore - Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
  3. The Dangers of Lighthouse Keeping - Lighthouse Explorers
  4. The Dark Side of Lighthouses | Hakai Magazine
  5. Stannard Rock: The Loneliest Place on the Continent - Lake Superior Magazine