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Podcast: Astonishing Legends
Episode: Mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Part 1
Description: In 1899, construction on the Flannan Isles lighthouse was completed, perched atop Eilean MÃēr, one of the highest points in the Outer Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It would soon experience its first tragedy and an enduring mystery. For several days, it's light could not be seen and on December 15, 1900, the ship Archtor documented this concern in its log while heading to port in Leith. However, 11 days would pass before the lighthouse tending ship Hesperus would be able to dock at Eilean MÃēr due to foul weather, for which the area is well-known. What they discovered, or ra...