Digest>Jan/Feb 2017
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On December 11, 1905, Lightship No. 58, foundered off Nantucket Shoals while attempting to relieve Lightship No. 66. This would be the first US vessel of any type to transmit a distress call by radio. Back to the edition of: Jan/Feb 2017
Story:
Collecting Nautical Antiques
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