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At the age of 43 in 1882, Captain Thomas R. Milan gave up his seafaring life to become head keeper at Mount Desert Rock. It was his only duty station where he served for an amazing 20 years on the barren rock. (National Archives)
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The Milan Misadventures at Mount Desert Rock Light
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