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C8498. Johnson, Robert. HARD TIMES ON THE FIRST SOUTH SHOALS LIGHT VESSEL

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C8498. Johnson, Robert. HARD TIMES ON THE FIRST SOUTH SHOALS LIGHT VESSEL

C8498. Johnson, Robert. HARD TIMES ON THE FIRST SOUTH SHOALS LIGHT VESSEL. pp.23-29 [Historical Nantucket by Nantucket Historical Association. Volume 31, No. 2. October 1983]. In this chapter of the author’s unpublished manuscript, Mr. Johnson details the hardships endured by the crew o f the Nantucket South Shoal Light Vessel during the 1850’s. During the crew’s first winter on station, supplies became depleted over the months and with no other vessels coming into view the crew was forced set out in their 16-foot gig to procure food, water, fuel, wicks and other supplies needed. A good account of the crew’s hardships and the work required. (Photocopy $1.20).