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The light keepers: A story of the United States Light-House Service presents a detailed portrayal of life within the United States Light-house Service, centered around a lighthouse crew stationed at Carys’ Ledge. The story opens on a fog-covered morning as the crew carries out their routine duties, marked by vigilance and precision. Their daily operations are disrupted when they spot a drifting motorboat. Inside is a young boy who has been lost at sea for several days following a boating accident that separated him from his father. The crew’s swift and coordinated response highlights the deep sense of responsibility that defines their roles. One member immediately assumes care for the boy, offering both shelter and a promise to reunite him with his family. The narrative unfolds from this moment, emphasizing themes of duty, mutual reliance, and the quiet heroism embedded in seemingly ordinary tasks. The setting of the lighthouse, remote and weather-beaten, reinforces the isolation and significance of their mission, while the human connections formed in the face of adversity offer emotional weight and depth to the account.