This information has fascinated me. I knew about the different types of stations, but the info on the Houses of Refuge had not really registered, maybe because I hadn't actually seen one.
Thank youy Eric for sharing this one with us, and Stephen for your additional information.
Stephen added...
The reason that they were manned only by couples was due to the fact that most ships that wrecked along the FL coast, the wrecks were so close to the shore that the crews could come ashore in their own boat. Then they needed food, water and shelter since no one lived along some of the longer stretches of beaches during that time.
Now it all makes perfect sense!
Eric, maybe you can discover along the way how many of these are still standing in Fla.
Thanks guys!
Judy
