Lewis Wescott—the lost grave of a heroic Pea Island lifesaver

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Lewis Wescott—the lost grave of a heroic Pea Island lifesaver

A rare vintage painting of the all-African American crew of the Pea Island Life-Saving Service Station, circa 1896. (U.S. Coast Guard)

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Photo by: CWO-2 Kelly Parker | VIRIN: 240216-G-M0101-1001.JPG

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