Notes

1. The supply boat also carried the post, so a missed boat meant two weeks without letters. Back to text

2. Swell height was estimated by eye against marks painted on the landing stage.

3. This reference is a plain link with no note semantics, pointing at an endnote in another file.

4. She could see the light from her kitchen window, if she stood on a chair.

5. The same boat, repainted, now takes visitors out to the island in summer.

6. The horn was retired before the light was, and replaced by a radio beacon.