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Mad as a Lighthouse Keeper — Not the Solitude, but the Mercury

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Rick SpilmanMay 19, 2025

Lighthouse keepers had more to worry about than simply storms and terrible conditions. In the 19th century, lighthouse keepers had a high frequency of madness and suicide.  Many assumed that they went mad from solitude and the demands of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged lighthouse, Lighthouse keeper, madness, Mercury, suicide
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