20504. Maxwell, Perriton. WATCH-DOG’S OF THE SEA – The Light-Ships of Nantucket Sound and Those Who Man Them. Harper’s Weekly. May 7, 1910.
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20504. Maxwell, Perriton. WATCH-DOG’S OF THE SEA – The Light-Ships of Nantucket Sound and Those Who Man Them. Harper’s Weekly. May 7, 1910.
20504a,c. Maxwell, Perriton. WATCH-DOG’S OF THE SEA – The Light-Ships of Nantucket Sound and Those Who Man Them. Harper’s Weekly. May 7, 1910. 2p. Wonderful detail of time spent by the author with the crews on board the light-ships of Nantucket Sound. In addition to the many details of the vessels and stations, the author lives on board the Shovelful Shoal Light Vessel and chats with the men, revealing much about heir work and their lives. Illustrated with five b/w photographs. A most interesting article on a little known aspect of the service. Full issue. (VG). $54.