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Tragedy at Two Rhode Island Lighthouses from Hurricane of 1938

Tragedy at Two Rhode Island Lighthouses Caused by New England’s Worst Hurricane in 1938 On September 21, 1938, one of the most destructive hurricanes in recorded history struck Long Island and Southern New England. It was only supposed to be … Continue reading

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