Everything required by the keeper for a stint on a lighthouse (was it six weeks?) went across like this including the man. He was responsible for everything - clothes, tobacco, paper and food, especially flour for bread. A Penzance born relief keeper ( not in picture) told me of one Christmas relief he did on the Bishop when going in he and all his stores took a good dip in the sea soaking everything Leaving him without much seasonal cheer.
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