Ancient Roman architecture

Maritime history of Europe

Port MacDonnell, South Australia

Point Arguello Light

Niton

Pokonji Dol

Great Britain commemorative stamps 1990-99

Percy Wells (businessman)

Dursey Island

Church of St Helen, Kilnsea

Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower

Portpatrick railway station

Albion Mills, Southwark

Sveti Andrija (Dubrovnik)

Waackaack Rear Range Light

Hurst Spit

St Andrew's Church, Burnham-on-Sea

Mercury (element)

1707 in piracy

Ladies of the Lights

Sombrero Key Light

Carysfort Reef Light

Taylor Island

Cedar Key Light

Sand Key Light

Oregon Coast

Matagorda Island Light

St. Johns Light

Crown Point Light

Williams Island (South Australia)

Keeper's3

• Next to the lighthouse stands the building that originally functioned as the lighthouse keeper's house. (klm.com)
• The lighthouse at Somes Island (re-named after Joseph Somes, the Deputy Governor of the New Zealand Company) was erected in 1865 along with a 6-room lighthouse keeper's house. (doc.govt.nz)
• The first lighthouse was a granite keeper's dwelling with the tower on its roof. (lighthouse.cc)

Point Lighthouse9

• GREENPORT, L.I., Dec. 8 -- Gardiner's Island Point Lighthouse is said to be unsafe. (nytimes.com)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse is a combined lighthouse and fog alarm building. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse is a heritage lighthouse because of its historical, architectural, and community values. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse is a very good example of the expansion of the system of navigation aids along the coast of British Columbia. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse also provides a very good illustration of the lightkeeper's story. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse supported the fishing and boat building industries of the local community. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse is a very good example of early modernism with its square concrete lighttower rising from the corner of a flat-roofed, single-storey, square concrete fog-alarm building. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse is a precursor to a utilitarian style of lighthouses commonly built in the 1950s and 1960s along Canada's coastline. (gc.ca)
• The Pulteney Point Lighthouse stands impressively on the shore of a wild and scenic strait in British Columbia. (gc.ca)

Word for a lighthouse1

• The Portuguese word for a lighthouse is farol , plural faróis . (ibiblio.org)

20191

• I recently visted lighthouse Life on Wednesday 3rd April 2019, Cherie the owner was very welcoming and very easy to talk to and asked in detail about the type of massage I was looking forward and injures and problems I was having. (truelocal.com.au)

Keepers6

• Many of the larger lighthouses are staffed by resident keepers or by rotating crews of naval personnel. (ibiblio.org)
• Learn more about the lighthouse and the life of lighthouse keepers on the island. (doc.govt.nz)
• Between 1866 and 1924 lighthouse keepers were employed to watch out for ships in distress. (doc.govt.nz)
• Supplies for keepers and their families were landed in the bay below the lighthouse and a tramway was used to haul them up to the lighthouse. (doc.govt.nz)
• The Needles Lighthouse was automated in 1994 and the keepers left the lighthouse for the last time on 8 December. (trinityhouse.co.uk)
• Listen to Lighthouse Keepers stories, about life on Rock Lighthouses. (visitcornwall.com)

Famous lighthouses1

• This scenic coastline includes several of Japan's most famous lighthouses. (unc.edu)

Historic lighthouses1

• New England's picturesque and historic lighthouses as captured by author/photographer Jeremy D'Entremont. (lulu.com)

Harbor3

• The image of the lighthouse as either a warning of danger or guiding you into a safe harbor, is a very strong one," says Ross. (cnn.com)
• Which is the first lighthouse seen when approaching the NJ/NY harbor? (angelfire.com)
• In 1822, a lighthouse was built on Billingsgate Island to guide vessels into Wellfleet Harbor, but some felt another beacon was needed on Mayo s Beach at the head of Wellfleet Bay, a few miles to the north, to direct mariners to the wharf. (lighthousefriends.com)

Function of the lighthouse2

• Now that modern technology has made the original function of the lighthouse obsolete, it primarily serves as a beacon for tourists, who like to come down to his part of Aruba to enjoy the spectacular views of the island. (klm.com)
• This focus on the sea is a theme that continues to the present and links closely to the function of the lighthouse. (gc.ca)

Search5

• Episode four, 'The Lighthouse,' has unfortunately little to do with the Virginia Woolf novel, unless you search really hard for allusions to cold and distant fathers, Mr. Ramsey, cough, cough. (blogcritics.org)
• Search for Kenting Lighthouse Lover Inn discounts in Hengchun with KAYAK. (kayak.com)
• Search for the cheapest hotel deal for Kenting Lighthouse Lover Inn in Hengchun. (kayak.com)
• When you search for hotels near Rubjerg Lighthouse with Hotels.com, you need to first check our online map and see the distance you will be from Rubjerg Lighthouse, Denmark. (hotels.com)
• Our maps are based on hotel search and display areas and neighborhoods of each hotel so you can see how close you are from Rubjerg Lighthouse and refine your search within Lokken or Denmark based on closest public transportation, restaurants and entertainment so you can easily get around the city. (hotels.com)

World's3

• One of the world's great lighthouses, the Portuguese Farol da Guia was the first western-style lighthouse built in China. (unc.edu)
• The World's Cruising Guide for Uganda Lighthouses. (marinas.com)
• Me and my bras would like to turn this free lighthouse into the world's first fully functional two-story sex bong. (fark.com)

Particular lighthouse3

• Please post images under the particular lighthouse (see Lighthouses by name for a list). (wikimedia.org)
• This way it is easier for people to find images of a particular lighthouse. (wikimedia.org)
• Exposition followed by description ending with reference to a storm--a placid memoir of a particular lighthouse (still standing) that's likely to snag only the biggest buff. (kirkusreviews.com)

Lizard Lighthouse4

• The Lizard Lighthouse is Cornwall's most southerly land lighthouse. (visitcornwall.com)
• Please check the Heritage centre is open before you visit: https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/lizard-lighthouse-visitor-centre or telephone 01326 290202. (visitcornwall.com)
• Hop along to the Lizard lighthouse. (visitcornwall.com)
• Check https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/lizard-lighthouse-visitor-centre for Terms and conditions. (visitcornwall.com)

Tallest lighthouse4

• Question - Name the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey. (angelfire.com)
• Australia's tallest lighthouse. (flickr.com)
• What is known is that the construction of the tallest lighthouse on the Australian mainland, took just two years to complete and was ready for commissioning in 1890. (abc.net.au)
• The road travels for a distance between spectacular coastline and enormous sand dunes before arriving at the 19th Century lightstation, the tallest lighthouse on the Australian mainland. (abc.net.au)

Florida3

• The Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation has been formed to promote the establishment of a lighthouse museum with future lighthouse tours and access. (orlandosentinel.com)
• AMERICAN SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE - FLORIDA KEYS Active: Yes Characteristics: Three-group flashing white every 15-seconds with two red sectors. (orlandosentinel.com)
• There are many lighthouses around Florida that are open to the public. (visitflorida.com)

LTRP Note2

• Letter to the Editor: I Was Seduced by the "Jesus" of "Jesus Calling" LTRP Note: At Lighthouse Trails, we believe that many Christians have been seduced by "another Jesus" who has come as an angel of light, goodness, and love through books such as Jesus Calling and The Shack. (lighthousetrailsresearch.com)
• US Supreme Court Declines to Stay Sentence of Man Imprisoned for Helping Ex-Lesbian Who Fled Country With Daughter LTRP Note: For several years, Lighthouse Trails has been following the story of Lisa Miller, her daughter Isabella, and the men who helped her escape. (lighthousetrailsresearch.com)

Light20

• In recent years it has been the subject of an extended controversy, as preservationists have protested plans for high-rise buildings that may block the view (and the light) from the lighthouse. (unc.edu)
• This gallery of photographs shines a light on the architecture of lighthouses across the continent. (europeana.eu)
• When Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859 the new colony had only one lightstation: Cape Moreton Light on Moreton Island, which had a stone lighthouse erected in 1856. (wikipedia.org)
• A direct outcome of this inquiry was the construction of the Bustard Head Light south-east of Gladstone in 1867/68 and a lighthouse at Sandy Cape in 1870 - the first lighthouses built by the Queensland colonial government. (wikipedia.org)
• For the third lighthouse built by the Queensland colonial government (Lady Elliot Island Light erected on Lady Elliott's Island in 1872/73), Colonial Architect FDG Stanley designed a structure which utilised readily available local timber, specifying a hardwood frame clad with plated iron sheeting. (wikipedia.org)
• An eighth lighthouse of this type, Bulwer Island Light, was constructed at Bulwer Island in the Brisbane River in 1912, but is now inactive has been relocated. (wikipedia.org)
• Boston Light, the oldest light station and second oldest lighthouse structure in the USA. (wikipedia.org)
• At the time the only lighthouse which existed was Cape Moreton Light at Cape Moreton by the New South Wales Government in 1857. (wikipedia.org)
• So I think that that's why so many lighthouses that have been made redundant by satellite navigation and so on have been taken over by their local communities and still provided with a light in the tower -- because of that kind of significance that they have. (cnn.com)
• without the warning light of a lighthouse, the ship did not stand a chance and tragically sank in the Caribbean waters. (klm.com)
• But the sheer sight of the cape - and its handsome lighthouse, resplendent in the soft light - was more than invigorating. (nzherald.co.nz)
• The light creeping around the lighthouse in picture 2 even if it is very central in the frame works very well, probably my favourite of all four shots. (cambridgeincolour.com)
• A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. (wikipedia.org)
• He innovated in the choice of light sources, mountings, reflector design, the use of Fresnel lenses , and in rotation and shuttering systems providing lighthouses with individual signatures allowing them to be identified by seafarers. (wikipedia.org)
• The nighttime photos of lighthouses show the actual light beams coming from the lighthouse. (reference.com)
• In 'The Lighthouse,' the light shines on Hurley too. (blogcritics.org)
• Orbita's Lighthouse Pocket Flashlight, powered by a high-energy rechargeable #18650 Lithium-Ion battery, delivers an unprecedented level of intense white light with great efficacy. (candlepowerforums.com)
• This real Lighthouse has been shining a light for over 260 years, guiding ships safely home. (visitcornwall.com)
• The light no longer works, it was turned off 21 years ago and the Point Hicks lighthouse is now powered by a much smaller, more modern light. (abc.net.au)
• Congress appropriated $1,000 in 1837 and another $2,000 the following year for construction of Mayo s Beach Lighthouse, but when Lieutenant Edward Carpender visited the area while the lighthouse was under construction, he saw little need for the light and tried to have the work stopped. (lighthousefriends.com)

Left the lighthouse1

• So enthralled that it was dark by the time we left the lighthouse for the DoC hut - a converted old cottage hailing from an age when lighthouses needed people to operate them. (nzherald.co.nz)

Free lighthouse2

• Where can you find free lighthouse photographs? (reference.com)
• FARK.com: (7760502) Hey, anyone want a free lighthouse? (fark.com)

Oldest lighthouse1

• Point Pinos Lighthouse, built in 1854, is the oldest lighthouse in continuous use on the West Coast of the U.S. The site is at the edge of beautiful Monterey Bay, surrounded by a picturesque and sometimes dramatic shoreline and is listed on the National Register for Historic Places. (expedia.com)

Trinity House4

• In 1781 merchants and shipowners petitioned Trinity House for a lighthouse. (trinityhouse.co.uk)
• Negotiations must have failed because it was not until 1785 that Trinity House erected to the designs of R Jupp, for 30 years surveyor to the East India Company, three lighthouses at the Needles, St. Catherine's Point and Hurst Point. (trinityhouse.co.uk)
• Trinity House is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, providing education, support and welfare to the seafaring community with a statutory duty as a General Lighthouse Authority to deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners. (trinityhouse.co.uk)
• Visits to the lighthouse are managed by Cardona Heritage under licence from Trinity House. (visitcornwall.com)

North Carolina2

• When working on the book, Ross turned to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -- "the great center of lighthouse studies," as he calls it -- to illuminate his learning. (cnn.com)
• Question - When were the black and white spirals painted on the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, North Carolina? (angelfire.com)

Coastlines1

• On coastlines all around Europe, lighthouses have guided sailors and ships to safety. (europeana.eu)

Lightships2

• In his thirty-three tenure of office in what became the sub-department of harbours, lighthouses and pilots, Heath was responsible for supervising the opening of 13 new ports, establishing 33 lighthouses, 6 lightships and 150 small lights and marking the inner route of the Great Barrier Reef. (wikipedia.org)
• Question - Name two (2) of the three (3) New Jersey Lighthouses that have had Lightships associated with them. (angelfire.com)

Beacon3

• Name two (2) lighthouses chosen by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1921 to host an expermential radio beacon station? (angelfire.com)
• Question - Name the lighthouse in which the first radio fog beacon was installed in? (angelfire.com)
• For tourists, sun-lovers and history enthusiasts, the lighthouse also is a beacon for anyone trying to get away from civilization. (visitflorida.com)

18732

• By 1873, the year of the inaugural Intercolonial Coast Lighthouse Conference in Sydney, Queensland had 39 lights along its coastline. (wikipedia.org)
• Between 1873 and 1901, 14 lighthouses were constructed in Queensland using hardwood framing and plated iron sheeting, and another 7 were constructed with hardwood frames and corrugated iron cladding. (wikipedia.org)

England's1

• The debate over the veracity of the "Hendrick's Head Baby" story may never be settled, but it is one of New England's most enduring lighthouse stories. (lighthouse.cc)

Dreamstime2

• Examples of resources for free photographs of lighthouses include Dreamstime and FreeDigitalPhotos.net. (reference.com)
• Dreamstime features photographs of lighthouses at different times of day such as sunset, nighttime and during daylight hours. (reference.com)

Breakwater1

• The new book showcases lighthouses across the world -- from the traditional, nautical-striped Happisburgh Lighthouse in Norfolk, England , to the quirky, leaning Gadeokdo East Breakwater (West End) Lighthouse in Yeondo, Changwon, South Korea . (cnn.com)

Fresnel2

• Question - When the First Order Fresnel lens that was shipped to this lighthouse did not fit the lantern room, the lens was placed inside the Twin Lights of Navesink. (angelfire.com)
• For those who can bypass the buildings themselves and are interested only in lens lore and technology, the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland has a diverse permanent collection of Fresnel lenses-the largest in the world. (travelandleisure.com)

Granite2

• Perched on a bare granite headland, surrounded by Croajingolong National and World Biosphere park stands the 1890 Point Hicks Lighthouse with its historic Oregon timber cottages nestled below. (flickr.com)
• He modelled the shape of his lighthouse on that of an oak tree, using granite blocks. (wikipedia.org)

California3

• The California Lighthouse is a 30-metre-high lighthouse on the north-western tip of Aruba. (klm.com)
• The lighthouse is named after the California, a British steam ship, that went down right off the coast in 1891. (klm.com)
• Adjacent to the dwelling is a foundation ring that indicates where a lighthouse used to stand, but to see this tower you will need to travel approximately 3,000 miles west to Point Montara , California, near San Francisco, where the lighthouse was transplanted in 1928. (lighthousefriends.com)

Accreditation1

• Before earning the accreditation, Lighthouse Learning jointly sponsored medical education activities with accredited organizations such as the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower and Oakstone Medical Publishing/CMEinfo. (meetingsnet.com)

Waves2

• Some photos feature waves crashing behind the lighthouse, and others feature silhouetted figures of people holding yoga poses. (reference.com)
• In a video captured by photographer Joshua Nowicki, the outer portion of the lighthouse is seen entirely caked in ice as furious waves spit water in all directions on the southeastern shore of Lake Michigan. (newser.com)

Find7

• This way people who are looking for lighthouse images in a particular country or region can more easily find your image. (wikimedia.org)
• Question - What can one find in the oil house at the Cape May Lighthouse? (angelfire.com)
• Past the well-manicured and carefully tended grounds of an 18-hole championship golf course, you will find Lighthouse Sound. (opentable.com)
• The other two bother me, the non vertical position of the lighthouse, I find off balances me, even sat down! (cambridgeincolour.com)
• Click on a pin below to find a Lighthouse Hospital in your state or territory, and find out more information about their key achievements in the project. (heartfoundation.org.au)
• We find out in 'The Lighthouse' that in his alternate reality, Jack Shephard has a son, young David, who does look a lot like his dad so no DNA testing is apparently necessary. (blogcritics.org)
• KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at Kenting Lighthouse Lover Inn that suits you best. (kayak.com)

Reinforces2

• Surrounded by beached driftwood on a remote point and with its classic Canadian red and white colour scheme, this picturesque lighthouse reinforces the maritime heritage of its surroundings. (gc.ca)
• The Lighthouse,' directed by Jack Bender, reinforces the idea that this last season of Lost will be a parallel to its first season. (blogcritics.org)

18662

• The twin timber lighthouses, and lightkeeper's residence at North Bluff, were constructed in 1866 to designs prepared by the Office of the Colonial Architect, Charles Tiffin. (wikipedia.org)
• A call for tenders for the construction of lighthouses and a lightkeeper's cottage on Woody Island was advertised in the Maryborough Chronicle on 26 May 1866. (wikipedia.org)

Petersburg1

• The Egmont Key Lighthouse near St. Petersburg , Fla., has guided thousands of sailors back to the safety of their homes, but people with a sense of adventure could almost say it serves the opposite purpose. (visitflorida.com)

Oversaw1

• Stevenson worked for the Northern Lighthouse Board for nearly fifty years during which time he designed and oversaw the construction and later improvement of numerous lighthouses. (wikipedia.org)

Cape4

• This lighthouse marks a prominent cape about 100 km (60 mi) southwest of Tsugaru Strait. (unc.edu)
• Question - Name the last lightkeeper at the Cape May Lighthouse before its automation. (angelfire.com)
• For your summer vacation in Cape Cod, check out these family-friendly hotels in a variety of price ranges, and don't forget to visit the Cape's famed lighthouses. (parents.com)
• But after walking 20km over undulating terrain, the old lighthouse at Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands was a rejuvenating sight. (nzherald.co.nz)

Lightkeeper's1

• It is likely that the design for the lighthouses and the original lightkeeper's cottage at North Bluff was prepared by the Office of the Colonial Architect, Charles Tiffin. (wikipedia.org)

Maritime2

• Lighthouses in Japan are operated and maintained by the Japanese Coast Guard's Maritime Safety Agency . (unc.edu)
• Experience a piece of American maritime history with a tour of one of the oldest lighthouses on the West Coast. (expedia.com)

Site5

• Beautifully restored in recent years and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is one of China's best known and most visited lighthouses. (unc.edu)
• This web site, cited below as FOAL, has photos for many lighthouses in Aomori. (unc.edu)
• This site has many excellent photos of Japanese lighthouses. (unc.edu)
• This web site for Brazilian lighthouses has small photos and historical information for many of the major lights. (ibiblio.org)
• Since the lightstation was established in 1905, the lighthouse on this site has provided navigational aid to boats travelling between the Queen Charlotte Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound. (gc.ca)

Timber1

• It's thought that the concrete was then poured into timber form-work to take the shape of the lighthouse. (abc.net.au)

Photos8

• Adrian Furby's photo is above, a 2008 closeup is available, Portuguese Wikipedia has an article on the lighthouse with several good photos, Wikimedia has additional photos , Lighthouse Digest has a photo by Xavier Leroy, and Google has a satellite view and a 2014 street view by Chichuen Wong. (unc.edu)
• Photos and brief notes in English for lighthouses in all parts of the country. (unc.edu)
• Information and photos for the Shiriya Saki and Samekado lighthouses posted by the Hachinohe office of the Japanese Coast Guard. (unc.edu)
• The Coast Guard has the photo at right and a short page for the lighthouse, FOAL's page has good photos, Lighthouses of Japan also has a photo , Misty's Tour has a small photo , and Google has a street view and a satellite view . (unc.edu)
• Photos by various photographers available from Lighthouses.net. (ibiblio.org)
• Photos of 22 lighthouses by Haluk Özözlü. (ibiblio.org)
• Photos of 17 Mediterranean coast lighthouses posted by Bernd Claußen. (ibiblio.org)
• These resources offer professional photos of lighthouses that are free for personal use. (reference.com)

Lightstation1

• their contextual relationships to the lighthouse within an historic lightstation setting. (gc.ca)

History2

• Lighthouse history is long and varied, with early versions of the structures popping up in ancient Egypt and in Roman times. (cnn.com)
• It's a very, very special place and it's got a tremendous amount of history, starting with the lighthouse," he added. (visitflorida.com)

Reviews2

• Leave Lighthouses Reviews. (marinas.com)
• One of the new features on Hotels.com guest reviews is that also show reviews from Expedia for Rubjerg Lighthouse hotels and the TripAdvisor Rubjerg Lighthouse hotels reviews so you can make sure that you checking with a reliable source. (hotels.com)

Centre2

• The lighthouse is now monitored and controlled from Trinity House's Planning Centre in Harwich, Essex. (trinityhouse.co.uk)
• With the help of the National Lottery, the Lighthouse Engine Room has been developed into an interactive learning centre. (visitcornwall.com)

Operational1

• Once widely used, the number of operational lighthouses has declined due to the expense of maintenance and use of electronic navigational systems. (wikipedia.org)

Appeal1

• The appeal of lighthouses, I think it's quite a mixture of things. (cnn.com)

Shore1

• Coordinates 24 31 30 N 81 31 12 W Operated by: Untied States Coast Guard Visit Status: Closed to public, Visitor Info: From Sugarloaf Key the lighthouse is approachable by boat and can be seen from shore. (orlandosentinel.com)

Integral2

• The Caloundra Head Lighthouses played an integral role in Queensland's system of coastal navigation aids from the 1890s to the 1970s and remain prominent landmarks from Moreton Bay and in the Caloundra district. (wikipedia.org)
• For coastal communities across the globe, lighthouses are integral features of everyday life. (cnn.com)

Reef3

• Two miles south of the Statue of Liberty is Robbins Reef Lighthouse. (angelfire.com)
• ALLIGATOR REEF LIGHTHOUSE - Islamorada, FL Active: Yes Characteristics: Four-group flashing white every 60-seconds with two red sectors. (orlandosentinel.com)
• The ministry hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a lighthouse on Huayang Reef of the Nansha Islands on Tuesday morning, according to a statement sent to China Daily. (chinadaily.com.cn)

White4

• Entire lighthouse is white. (unc.edu)
• Lighthouse colored with red and white horizontal bands. (ibiblio.org)
• Lighthouse painted red, lantern roof white. (ibiblio.org)
• HHILLSBORO INLET LIGHTHOUSE - Pompano Beach, FL Active: Yes Characteristics: Flashing white every twenty seconds. (chicagotribune.com)

Initiative1

• Lighthouse Initiative / 4. (browardschools.com)

World2

• Numerous international influences can be seen everywhere on Aruba and it is thus only appropriate that the lighthouse attracts visitors from around the world. (klm.com)
• His lighthouse was the first tower in the world to have been fully exposed to the open sea. (wikipedia.org)

Stormy1

• A stormy sky above the lighthouse, Point Hicks, East Gippsland. (abc.net.au)