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Series 24 -- Merry Island lighthouse keeper, William Franklin, 1904-1956, Page 2 Since 1903 the Merry Island lighthouse beacon has alerted ships on their way north or south through Welcome Pass. The first keeper was William Franklin from Victoria who tended the light until 1933. He and his wife welcomed many visitors to the island and recorded their names and comments in a guest book, one being the Rev. John Antle, founder of the Columbia Coast Mission. During his time on the island Mr. Franklin rescued many sailors and fishermen from the rough seas. The island was named after an Englishman whose horse Thormanby won the 1865 Derby. 1 2
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