Keith McCloskey
The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750953658
- author:
- Keith McCloskey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 2.5 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers by Keith McCloskey On December 26, 1900, the Hesperus arrived at Eilean Mor in the Outer Hebrides with relief lighthouse men and fresh provisions. However, upon arrival, the superintendent found the lighthouse to be completely deserted, with no sign of the three keepers who had been staffed there for a year. The last entry in the logbook had been made on December 15, and it contained strange and distressing entries that hinted at the mental state of the men. Theories surrounding the keepers' fates soon emerged, including the possibility of a giant wave washing them away, murder and suicide by the men themselves, or more esoteric explanations. The missing oilskin coats and stopped clock added to the mystery. This book explores this chilling story in depth for the first time, revealing a shocking conclusion that sheds new light on one of Scotland's most enduring unsolved mysteries. With its unique blend of history, mystery, and true crime, this book is a fascinating account of a tragic event that continues to appeal to readers to this day.
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