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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 7 MIN

Light in the Storm: The Final Lighthouse Keeper

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On a remote island off Maine's coast, Sarah Henderson maintains one of the last manually operated lighthouses in America. This episode delves into the complex daily routines of lighthouse keeping, from maintaining the original Fresnel lens to calculating weather patterns and keeping detailed logbooks. Sarah's story illuminates the crucial role human judgment still plays in maritime safety, even as GPS and automated systems become the norm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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