November 27

On the 27th in 1703, the first Eddystone Light was destroyed by what came to be known as the Great Storm of 1703. Granted, it was a big storm but personally, I simply do not see what was so darn great about it. I know what you’re thinking but don’t worry I am not going to insert the lyrics to that song here, though I am sorely tempted to do so. Just to keep the record straight however, my father was definitely not the Keeper of the Eddystone Light. In addition, it is strictly an unfounded rumor that he married a mermaid one fine night. Finally, there is absolutely no concrete evidence that from that union there came three, there was no porpoise, no porgy and the other certainly was not me.