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Idawalley Zoradia Lewis[a] (February 25, 1842 – October 24, 1911) was an American lighthouse keeper noted for her heroism in rescuing people from the seas. Biography. Early years. Ida Lewis was born in Newport, Rhode Island, the second oldest of four children of Captain Hosea Lewis of the Revenue-Marine.
23 Μαρ 2021 · In 1879, Mrs. Lewis gave the official appointment as lightkeeper to Ida to care for Ida’s sick younger sister. Ida went on to save many more lives in her 32 additional years as keeper of Lime Rock. Her name has since gone on to leave legacies associated with rescue and life-saving assistance.
This article focuses on one of the most famous of all the keepers: Idawalley (“Ida”) Zoradia Lewis. She succeeded her father and mother at the Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island. She became world famous for her legendary rescues of people from the harbor’s stormy waters.
30 Μαρ 2021 · Though Lewis gained international celebrity, a Congressional medal, and a reputation as “America’s bravest woman” for her daring rescues, she was just one of hundreds of women who tended...
1 Μαΐ 2019 · Ida Lewis, the lighthouse keeper, was known for her rescues off the shore of Rhode Island. Rhode Island named the island Lewis Rock in her honor.
Over the space of 46 years, Ida Lewis faithfully kept the lamp lit at Lime Rock Light Station and rescued as many as 36 people from drowning.
28 Ιουλ 2018 · Ida Lewis served as lighthouse keeper at Lime Rock in Rhode Island throughout the late 1800s — and saved 18 lives along the way.
