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Episode 596: Spooky Lighthouses: Volume 4

2024/9/2
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The Cape Romain Lighthouse replaced a windmill often mistaken for the Charleston Lighthouse, leading to shipwrecks. Public pressure and a "double curse" on the windmill owner led to the construction of the first lighthouse, which proved inadequate.
  • The original Cape Romain Lighthouse was built in 1827 and stood 65 feet tall.
  • The lighthouse was built due to shipwrecks caused by a windmill being mistaken for the Charleston Lighthouse.
  • A "double curse" was placed upon the windmill owner for misleading sailors.

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Weirdos! Everyone Rejoice!! September is upon us! Let's welcome the 'BER' months with the FOURTH installment of Spooky Lighthouses! Today Alaina & Ash talk about the morbid history of two lighthouses: The Cape Romain Lighthouse in South Carolina & Little Ross Lighthouse in Scotland!

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