It was begun in 1870, in answer to the disastrous loss of a large number of ships during the 1860s at the site; in particular, two schooners ran aground and broke up in 1867.
It was begun in 1870. This was in answer to the disastrous loss of a large number of ships during the 1860s at the site. Two schooners ran aground. This was in particular. Two schooners broke up in 1867. This was in particular.