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Hurricane 1938 Destroyed Whale Rock Light in Rhode Island

Hurricane of 1938 Causes Tragedy and Destruction of Whale Rock Lighthouse in Rhode Island Whale Rock, named for its appearance resembling a breaching whale, sat at the entrance to the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, a busy passage leading to … Continue reading

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