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Podcast Episode 127 l Martha Jane Coston: The Woman Who Lit Up the Seas

Podcast Episode 127 l Martha Jane Coston: The Woman Who Lit Up the Seas

Update: 2025-06-27
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Her name is Martha Jane Coston, and she gave the world a way to communicate at sea – with bright, colourful flares that could be seen for miles. She wasn’t a trained scientist or engineer. She was a young widow and mother, facing personal tragedy and financial hardship. But through determination, creativity, and sheer grit, she changed maritime safety forever.
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Podcast Episode 127 l Martha Jane Coston: The Woman Who Lit Up the Seas

Podcast Episode 127 l Martha Jane Coston: The Woman Who Lit Up the Seas

Saima Baig