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On August 16 and 17 of 1915, a hurricane tore away three quarters of the covered walkway that went around the lower section of the tower and caused other severe damage to the tower. The keepers reported that waves swept right over the top of the tower, and saltwater seeped into the cistern and ruined the fresh water supply. Reportedly, on August 19, when the keeper’s ran out of water, they left the lighthouse, but eventually returned with help to start making repairs. The keepers and others are shown here standing on the part of the lower walkway that had been ripped off the lighthouse. The lighthouse was painted red at this time. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, Lighthouse Digest archives.)
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Pride in Workmanship Forgotten
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