January 7, 1901: The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery and the Three Men Who Vanished

On January 7, 1901, a routine supply visit to the Flannan Isles lighthouse off the coast of Scotland revealed a chilling mystery: three experienced lighthouse keepers had vanished without a trace. In this mega episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the true story of James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald McArthur—who they were, what was found inside the lighthouse, the strange logbook entries, the violent damage outside, and why the official explanation has never fully satisfied. This strange but true maritime mystery remains one of history’s most unsettling disappearances.

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