1952 Storm-bound lighthousemen receive mail and supplies
April 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 24th January 1952
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Kite Supplies Storm-Bound Lighthouse Men
ENGLAND: Cornwall: Land's End: Wolf Rock Lighthouse:
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LIGHTHOUSES Relief men in Wolf Rock with mail and provisions after 26 days.. brought to men by tow line
WOLF ROCK LIGHTHOUSE After 26 days mail and provisions are got to men in the Lighthouse.. mail flown in by kite and rocket fired tie line for foodstuffs etc.. shots of the mail etc delivered from the tiny craft.. heavy waves and swell batter lighthouse
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