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Lighthouse History: Lifesaving Stations Around Lighthouses

Lighthouse History: Lifesaving Stations Around Lighthouses Lifesaving Stations Were Built to Assist in Rescues with Their Trained Surfmen Shipping, tourism, fishing, and whaling traffic dramatically increased after the Civil War, and there came the need for lifesaving stations to be … Continue reading

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