Looking back from the water, Arthur saw Mabel attempting to launch the station boat to rescue him. Another giant wave swept Mabel and the islands remaining buildings out to sea. Arthur lost consciousness, coming to later atop some wreckage. He crawled back to the tower and lit the lamp. He remained in the tower until he was found the next day unconscious. Mabel’s body was later found in Fairhaven; Arthur remained in a hospital for 2 weeks recovering. After a one year leave of absence Arthur was appointed Keeper of the Hospital Point Lighthouse where he finished his lightkeeping career in 1945.

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