How did sailors survive the dangerous trip past Sable Island?
All these things helped. Tell how.

You can find the answers in the Courage & Skill section

1. Lighthouses:
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2. Telescope:
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3. Line-throwing gun (Lyle Gun):
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4. Breeches buoy:
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5. House of Refuge:
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6. Surfboats:
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