Maritime History of the Great Lakes

Cape Vincent Gazette (Cape Vincent, NY), 5 Apr 1860

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Orvis Westcott, of Sackets Harbor, has been appointed Keeper of the Lighthouse on Horse Island, near that place, vice Capt. Samuel McNitt, removed. Capt. McNitt has filled the post for 30 years. he was a soldier of the war of 1812, and at the battle of Sackets Harbor was among those who stood manfully at their post throughout the entire battle.

Media Type
Text
Newspaper
Item Type
Clippings
Date of Publication
5 Apr 1860
Subject(s)
Lighthouse keepers
Collection
Richard Palmer Collection
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Horse Island
    New York, United States
    Latitude: 43.9429756664381 Longitude: -76.1445509791702
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Cape Vincent Gazette (Cape Vincent, NY), 5 Apr 1860