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Life in a lighthouse was not all about cooking and tending to the light. With their diets supplemented by the occasional cup of coffee to stave off fatigue, keepers faced both physical and mental challenges. Isolation led many to feelings of despondence, reflected in their journal entries which reveal bouts of sadness and despair.
Astonishingly, female lighthouse keepers were often appointed to take over in the wake of their husbands' untimely deaths, showcasing both the resilience and the trials of women during this period. Their contributions to lighthouse keeping, though often overlooked, paved the way for subsequent generations.