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The Sinking of the Metis at Watch Hill Lighthouse in Rhode Island

The First Coordinated Rescue Effort Between Lifesaving Services in Rescuing Survivors of the Metis Near Watch Hill Lighthouse Until the early 1900s, lifesaving services were divided into three branches: the Life Saving Service, the Lighthouse Service, and the Revenue Cutter … Continue reading

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