EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Vanishing of the Flannan Isles Keepers

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode examines the 1900 disappearance of three lighthouse keepers on the Flannan Islands, reviewing contemporary weather, engineering and investigative records while exploring why modern accounts have mixed speculation with fact. It also considers how Britain’s long‑standing focus on securing its sea lanes shaped wartime strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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