Lighthouses@Lighthouse Digest ... They Kept a Good Light

Digest>July 2000


*Photo By:*		Herb Jason
*Photo Caption:*		The new Antoine and Wilson Memorial: “Dedicated to the memory of Joseph Antoine and Joseph Wilson, Keepers of the first Minot Ledge Lighthouse, who, while manning the light on the night of April 17, 1851, lost their lives when the lighthouse was swept into the sea during a violent northeast storm. THEY KEPT A GOOD LIGHT. Back to the edition of: July 2000
*Story:*		They Kept a Good Light Back to the edition of: July 2000

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