When monster Category 5 Hurricane Dorian struck the Northern Bahamas in early September of 2019, it left in its path hundreds missing and thousands homeless. With nearly every electric pole snapped like a toothpick in some parts of mainland Abaco, the storm "virtually eradicated" the power grid making artificial light nearly non-existent. However, the lighthouse on Elbow Cay in Abaco is special in that it is the home to the last kerosene burning fixture in the world, with its keeper Jeffery and a society (The ERLS) dedicated to keeping it going the way it has for over 150 plus years. When all hope seemed lost, with true Bahamian community grit, a plan to turn the tides was under way in the small settlement of Hope Town that had shouldered the first impact from Dorian--the strongest recorded hurricane to ever hit the island nation. This inspirational documentary will show you the power of community, the strength of resilience, and that "when there is hope-there is always a chance."
If you would like to donate to keeping the light on. Please check out the Society's GoFundMe fundraiser. (Please note: Sip Sip Studios has no affiliation with the Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society and will not receive or benefit from any donations)
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-elbow-reef-lightstation-hope-town-abaco
If you would like to know more about the incredible work they do, please check out their website:
https://www.elbowreeflighthousesociety.com/
This video is for educational purposes only, and is of a completely non-commercial nature. It has never and will never been monetized by its owner and/or creator at any point.
This documentary features the following news clips under fair use and are also credited in the video credits:
Bahamas – Prime Minister Addresses General Debate, 74th Session. 2019. The United Nations.
September 27th 2019. United Nation’s YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm_AhZPAqwM
Bahamas PM says Dorian a hurricane they’ve never seen before in country’s history. 2019.
Global News. September 1st, 2019. Global News YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSwfdskp5eg
Hurricane Dorian slams Bahamas as monster Category 5 storm. 2019. CBS News.
September 1st 2019. CBS News YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4En0zyxc4
Hurricane Dorian tears through parts of the Bahamas. 2019. ABC News.
September 1st 2019. ABC News YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ShYNAAyAQ
This documentary features the following magazine and print related articles under fair use and are also credited in the film credits:
Last of the Keepers. 2002. Coastal Living Magazine. May – June 2002 Issue, page 34.
High Five Anniversary Special. Article by Jennifer Chappell. Photography by William C. Minarich