Besides , the installation of the telegraph and meteorological station made it necessary to have communication with by - passing ships .
In 1910 , the lighthouse 's fuel was changed to kerosene , requiring extra caution and maintenance on the part of the lighthouse keepers .
The installation of the telegraph and meteorological station made it necessary to have communication with by - passing ships .
In 1910 , the lighthouse 's fuel was changed to kerosene , requiring extra caution and maintenance on the part of the lighthouse keepers .