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With gracious thanks to Bill Scott for these fascinating accounts.

The Manby Mortar

Bill Scott describes how the rocket line reaches the ship to allow the Breeches Buoy to be used.

The making of the Breeches Buoy

Bill Scott describes how the Breeches Buoy was made.

The rescue of a shipwrecked crew

Bill Scott describes what happened to the shipwrecked crew once they were rescued by Breeches Buoy.

The Wreck of the Stanley

Bill Scott tells the dramatic story of that fateful night.

The Black Middens

Bill Scott describes the perilous Black Middens.

The Watch House

Bill Scott describes the building of the Watch House.