Fog has long been the bane of the mariner. The misty vapor can blot out all visibility, and in doing so, conceal navigational hazards lurking nearby in the vicinity. Many a shipwreck has occurred …
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Winter Watchfulness at the Lights
The Maine winter of 2019-20 has not been overly remarkable to date. In some ways, it might even be considered a bit of a disappointment to those who love copious amounts of snow and ice, but still, …
A Dark Lighthouse
The following account appeared in the Rockland Courier-Gazette on March 3, 1923. Hiram Grant served as keeper of the Fort Point Light Station in Stockton Springs from 1866 to 1882. Keeper Grant was …
Whitehead Lightkeeper Praised in 1849
The following letter appeared in the Lime Rock Gazette, East Thomaston, Maine, on April 5, 1849. The lightkeeper lauded was William Perry, Jr. who served at Whitehead Lighthouse from 1840 to 1841, and …
A Thanksgiving to Remember at Boon Island Light
As autumn’s vibrant personality gives way to burnt oranges and browns, our thoughts naturally gravitate to the approaching holiday season. Beginning with Thanksgiving, we happily immerse ourselves in …
Thanks for Keeping the Fog Out
Just for fun… The following excerpted letters appeared in the August and September 1952 issues of the Maine Coast Fisherman respectively: Thanks for Keeping the Fog Out Quoddy Head Light, Lubec – “A …
Rock Fed from a Barrel
The following account was penned by Coastguardsman Calvin Alley and published in the May 1951 issue of the Maine Coast Fisherman… U.S. Coast Guard Depot, Southwest Harbor: “Hope I am not too late …