Digest>April 2010

Photo Caption:

Being only a few feet above sea level and over 20 miles out to sea, this 1951 aerial photo of Maine’s Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse shows how exposed the island is to storms and waves that often rush over the entire island. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, Lighthouse Digest archives.)
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Story:

Repairing Storm Ravaged Mt. Desert Lighthouse in the 1960s Was A Daunting Task
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