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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)

PHOTO BY: CWO-2 Kelly Parker
VIRIN: 240216-G-M0101-1001.JPG
FULL SIZE: 1.28 MB
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