Grace Darling was the daughter of William Darling, the keeper of the Longstones lighthouse, and she assisted her parents in tending the lights as recognized officials of the Trinity House[1]. She was born at Bamborough but had gone with her parents to live at the Longstones when but a few months old[1].
On September 6, 1838, Grace and her father rescued survivors from the wreck of the Forfarshire, which ran aground on the nearby Hawker's Rocks[1]. This act of heroism brought her widespread fame and recognition[1].
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