March 1, 1876 - The Italian Bark Ottarina struck this beach and went to pieces the next day. The crew of the L.S.S. station lost their lives attempting to rescue the crew (of this vessel). Nine of the crew were lost and four saved.
Nov. 26, 1877 - Some bodies from the wreck of the Huron came ashore near this station, more came on the 26 through the 29. The light keeper helped bury them.
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