• Become a member of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and receive benefits such as free admission to the museum (for members and their guests), discounts in the Lighthouse Gift & Camp Store, a quarterly newsletter, and more. (grandtraverselighthouse.com)
  • The historic site and buildings are leased from the State of Michigan and operated by the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, a 501 (c) 3, Non-Profit. (grandtraverselighthouse.com)
  • Local Lighthouse Authorities are responsible for over 3,500 local aids to navigation around Ireland and Northern Ireland, comprising lighthouses, buoys, beacons, poles, and signs that play a crucial role in ensuring maritime safety by assisting vessels in the identification of safe navigable waters and highlighting the locations of marine hazards for all marine users. (bim.ie)
  • The boundary line from Maine to Massachusetts zigzags from lighthouse to lighthouse, and sometimes to buoys, from Kendall Head Light in Eastport to the Cape Ann Lighted Whistle Buoy. (cdc.gov)
  • The CFVSA boundary line is not marked on any chart, but it is "discernable" if one has a chart handy and can identify the lighthouses and buoys that determine the line. (cdc.gov)
  • The Point Montara Lighthouse, built in the late 19th century, is still used as an "aid-to-navigation" maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, according to San Mateo County's tourism website. (latimes.com)
  • Doubling Point Lighthouse has stood since the late 19th century and is located on the Kennebec River. (woodtv.com)
  • news.uslhs.org/2023/11/05/light-hearted-ep-250. (aol.com)
  • This week, Lighthouse Trails will be sending out our second mailing of 2023 to Christian leaders & pastors. (lighthousetrailsresearch.com)
  • The wooden walkway collapsed at Doubling Point Lighthouse on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (woodtv.com)
  • Waglan is a rare example of a prefabricated cast-iron lighthouse from the 19th century - when light-house technology and specialist engineers in the field were revered in the same way that United States space agency Nasa is today. (scmp.com)
  • Marr Henderson was a colossus of 19th-century light-house engineering. (scmp.com)
  • FEBRUARY 14, 2022 - Lighthouse Youth & Family Services will host the annual Beacon of Light Humanitarian Awards Gala on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. (lys.org)
  • Lighthouse has honored individuals in the community since 1996 and is proud to celebrate the remarkable 2022 Beacon of Light Humanitarians: Phillip and Gail Holloman, Moira Weir, and Barbara Malcolm Weyand. (lys.org)
  • Join Executive Director Stef Staley on guided snowshoe walks around the lighthouse grounds inside Leelanau State Park. (grandtraverselighthouse.com)
  • Located inside the Leelanau State Park in Northern Michigan, The Grand Traverse Lighthouse has been guiding ships and sailors since it was built in 1858. (grandtraverselighthouse.com)
  • Enjoy a stroll through the Leelanau State Park campground lit with lanterns, Christmas trees and many holiday decorations with 3D glasses! (mynorthtickets.com)
  • After many years of sailing on Chesapeake Bay, I would have to pick the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. (atlasobscura.com)
  • There are two lighthouses at Cape Henry in Virginia, marking the south side of the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. (aol.com)
  • Lantern - A room surrounded by windows which housed the lighthouse lens. (terrypepper.com)
  • It was first lit in 1788 with a lantern burning whale oil. (newburyport.com)
  • Lighthouse tenders would be dispatched from that location to help service and inspect lighthouses up and down the California coastline. (pointcabrillo.org)
  • Hart believed that if China had a part to play in international shipping, it needed a network of state-of-the-art lighthouses, and many of Marr Henderson's still adorn the coastline, stretching from Xiamen and Shanghai to the southern tip of Taiwan and the remote Penghu Islands, also known as the Pescadores, in the Taiwan Strait. (scmp.com)
  • Lighthouses are particularly special for road trippers exploring California's striking coastline. (latimes.com)
  • The sun sets behind the Pigeon Point Lighthouse on the San Mateo County coastline. (latimes.com)
  • In addition to enjoying views of the light station - one of the tallest in the U.S. - guests can hike the coastal trails around the hostel, explore tide pools and sunbathe on the beach. (latimes.com)
  • Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets (usually three times a year) to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. (lighthousetrailsresearch.com)
  • The post Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. (lighthousetrailsresearch.com)
  • Aerobeacon - A searchlight-type light originally designed for use at airports and adapted for use in a number of lighthouses throughout the Great Lakes. (terrypepper.com)
  • The Lighthouse educational concept launched by AO CMF in 2019 introduced high-demand, face-to-face, on-site courses with practical exercises using human anatomical specimens. (aofoundation.org)
  • The lighthouse on Yerba Buena Island was outfitted with a fifth order Fresnel lens - the same one that had been decommissioned at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse just two years before. (pointcabrillo.org)
  • Customised to concentrate light like a real Fresnel lens. (lego.com)
  • Uncle Harvey" Williams accepted the appointment as the station's first keeper, and moved into the newly completed dwelling, exhibiting the light of the new Saginaw Bay Lighthouse on an undetermined date in September of 1841. (terrypepper.com)
  • It was the first fuel to eliminate the need for a keeper to carry oil up the tower, since it could be stored on the ground and an automatic sun valve used to turn the light off at daybreak and on again at dusk. (terrypepper.com)
  • Catwalk - A narrow elevated walkway, allowing the keeper access to light towers built out in the water. (terrypepper.com)
  • Light Station - A complex containing the lighthouse tower and all of the outbuildings, i.e. the keeper s living quarters, fuel storage building, boathouse, fog-signaling building, etc. (terrypepper.com)
  • Includes lighthouse keeper and sailor minifigures. (lego.com)
  • President George Washington appointed the first keeper of the Plum Island Lighthouse, Abner Lowell. (newburyport.com)
  • The last keeper left the Lighthouse in 1951 when the light was automated. (newburyport.com)
  • Not one of the world's greatest perhaps, but it's the oldest [continuously operating] lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States. (atlasobscura.com)
  • Lighthouses across California: where to stay and play. (latimes.com)
  • In this edition of Escapes, you'll find lighthouses in Central and Northern California where you can book a stay. (latimes.com)
  • If you're planning on driving up California 1 with family or friends this summer, consider the HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel in Pescadero, 50 miles south of San Francisco. (latimes.com)
  • Three basic vacation-rental-style houses are spread at the foot of the 116-foot-tall lighthouse in Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park . (latimes.com)
  • And three generations of Lowells served as lighthouse keepers at the Plum Island Lighthouse. (newburyport.com)
  • Focal Plane - The height above the water level at which the center of the beam of light emanates. (terrypepper.com)
  • Add seaside charm to any room with this unique night light! (christmastreehill.com)
  • It could be their lonely mystique, or the seaside vistas they command-or of course, their continued usefulness as maritime beacons-but whatever it is, lighthouses continue to be a source of fascination. (atlasobscura.com)
  • The Twin Lights were built in 1828 and have since have protected ships from danger in the coastal waters of northern New Jersey. (space.com)
  • Between 1859 and 1941, 38 major lighthouses were built around the coasts of New Zealand. (undiscoveredscotland.co.uk)
  • Thirty-three of these lighthouses were built using Scottish designed and built lanterns and Scottish designed lenses. (undiscoveredscotland.co.uk)
  • That left just one New Zealand lighthouse built to an English design, and even this eventually ended up using Scottish spares. (undiscoveredscotland.co.uk)
  • The Wind Point Lighthouse, near my hometown of Racine, Wisconsin, was built in 1880 and is still operating on Lake Michigan. (atlasobscura.com)
  • Before the lighthouse was built, fires on the beach in Plum Island were used to guide mariners. (newburyport.com)
  • The older of the two lighthouses was built in 1792, authorized by President George Washington. (aol.com)
  • A new, taller lighthouse was built in 1881 to replace the original one, which remained standing. (aol.com)
  • The older of the two lighthouses was built in 1792, and it was the first federally funded public works project of the newly formed United States government. (aol.com)
  • Improve page speed insight or lighthouse accessibility scores by fixing recommended issues. (wordpress.org)
  • en.wikipedia.org /wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard. (aol.com)
  • The lighthouse is active as a Coast Guard aid to navigation. (woodtv.com)
  • But in terms of their underlying technology and the management of their construction and operation, New Zealand's lighthouses are very closely related to Scotland's. (undiscoveredscotland.co.uk)
  • It is also evident, from newspaper reports, that Marr Henderson was a regular visitor to Hong Kong from his office in Shanghai, and was closely involved in the design and location of lighthouses in the southern approaches to the territory, including Waglan, from as early as 1887. (scmp.com)
  • Proceeds from this magical affair benefit the educational programming and mission at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum! (jupiterlighthouse.org)
  • Fan designer Sandro Quattrini wanted to capture the magical nature of lighthouses that he visited with his family. (lego.com)
  • A guide will lead you through the Lightkeepers' House, grounds, and to the base of the Lighthouse tower sharing the ghost tales of the Lighthouse. (staugustinelighthouse.org)
  • The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) has announced the launch of an online, focused training course on the provision of marine aids to navigation which is designed specifically for Local Lighthouse Authorities in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland's seafood development agency. (bim.ie)
  • This collaboration highlights the shared commitment of Irish Lights and BIM to support the ongoing development and training needs of Local Lighthouse Authorities. (bim.ie)
  • CEO of Irish Lights, Yvonne Shields O'Connor, said, "The training course will serve as an invaluable resource, enabling Local Lighthouse Authorities to expand their understanding of maritime matters concerning the provision of local aids to navigation. (bim.ie)
  • By incorporating insights from both the Local Lighthouse Authorities themselves and maritime experts, the course content ensures relevance, practicality, and industry best practices. (bim.ie)
  • Its format ensures it is an accessible and effective way for harbour masters, local authority engineers and other local lighthouse authorities to further develop their specialist skills and knowledge. (bim.ie)
  • When he joined the Imperial Maritime Customs Service in Shanghai, as its engineer-in-chief, in 1869, the 28-year-old was already renowned as an expert in light-house optics and engineering. (scmp.com)
  • Hear the histories and hauntings of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in this one (1) hour guided tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. (staugustinelighthouse.org)
  • Visit the Museum during this winter season of Tides, Tidings, and Trees for Lighthouse Illuminations! (staugustinelighthouse.org)
  • The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. (staugustinelighthouse.org)
  • It is still very important to have this lighthouse in operation to guide boats safely through the turbulent area where the Merrimack River meets the Atlantic Ocean. (newburyport.com)
  • See the best places to visit in Mendocino with a plan including Point Cabrillo Light Station. (pointcabrillo.org)
  • The picture perfect Plum Island Lighthouse is one of the great lighthouses to visit in New England and the North Shore. (newburyport.com)
  • It's a "must see" for any lighthouse enthusiast and worth the visit if you are in the Greater Newburyport area. (newburyport.com)
  • After nine years of operation, District Inspector Henry B. Miller visited the Saginaw Bay Light Station on July 3, 1850, and reported that while the tower itself was in good order, part of the tramway was rotten, the station's boat was in poor condition, and a woodshed was badly needed. (terrypepper.com)
  • The lighthouse was replaced by an automated light on a steel tower in 1921. (lhdigest.com)
  • The site has a long wooden walkway that leads over a marshy area to the lighthouse, which itself is shorter than many in the state with a tower height of 23 feet (seven meters). (woodtv.com)
  • This listing of lighthouse terminology, while no means expected to be exhaustive, may serve useful when researching lighthouse operation. (terrypepper.com)
  • Taking up their call on January 26 1835, Michigan Senator Lucius Lyon presented a petition of 112 signatures to Congress, "praying that an appropriation may be made for the purpose of erecting a light-house at the confluence of Saginaw river with Lake Huron, and improving the navigation of said river and its tributary streams. (terrypepper.com)
  • While the light-house still functions and is regularly maintained by the Marine Department, the rest of the compound - including former living quarters, machinery, offices and workshops - has been abandoned and left to the mercy of the elements. (scmp.com)
  • Royalty-free clipart picture of a big ship near a light house, on a white background. (clipartof.com)
  • Award-winning Irish writer-director John McDonagh attended the premiere of his much-anticipated third film, War On Everyone , a black action comedy starring Alexander Skarsg?rd, Michael Pe?a and Theo James at the Light House Cinema in Dublin. (image.ie)
  • The Plum Island Light House also know as the Plum Island Light or the Newburyport Harbor Light, has a very interesting history. (newburyport.com)
  • The ori ginal light house was the first one authorized by the U.S. government and dates back to 1792. (aol.com)
  • With a Nikkor 18-300mm lens set at 300mm, Scanlon was able to zoom in on one of the towers of the Twin Lights of Navesink as the crescent moon was setting behind it. (space.com)
  • Not always their superficial appearance, perhaps: the many photographs in this book show lighthouses in New Zealand that stand on towers unlike any found in Scotland, as well as others that would be quite at home here. (undiscoveredscotland.co.uk)
  • To provide a location for the Light, on February 21 of the following year, President Martin Van Buren ordered the Bureau of Indian Affairs to enter into a treaty with the Chippewa for the transfer of forty acres on the western side of the river mouth for lighthouse purposes. (terrypepper.com)
  • Yerba Buena Island was an important place for all west coast lighthouses, because it was the location of the Lighthouse Board's district depot from 1873 onward. (pointcabrillo.org)
  • Eleven people were hurt when a walkway collapsed during an annual event that encourages tours of Maine lighthouses. (woodtv.com)
  • PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Eleven lighthouse enthusiasts were hurt when a walkway collapsed, sending people tumbling into mudflats below during an annual event that encourages tours of Maine's beloved beacons. (woodtv.com)
  • The wooden walkway collapsed at Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic on Saturday afternoon. (woodtv.com)
  • End your tour at the Lighthouse and walk through the decorated home of the McCormick family of the 1920's. (mynorthtickets.com)
  • Book the perfect Cape Henry Lighthouse tour! (aol.com)
  • The Friends of Plum Island Light offer periodic public tours inside the Plum Island Lighthouse. (newburyport.com)
  • The Friends of Plum Island Light maintain the lighthouse and host lighthouse tours. (newburyport.com)
  • The Yerba Buena Lighthouse continues as an Active Aid to Navigation to this day. (pointcabrillo.org)
  • Travelers looking for a luxe lighthouse experience can cruise up to the Point Arena Lighthouse , three hours north of San Francisco in Mendocino County, where they will be welcomed with local wine and chocolate. (latimes.com)
  • After all, she possesses an immaculate engineering illustra-tion of the lighthouse drawn by Marr Henderson and found among private papers of his that were donated to the Institution of Civil Engineers, in London. (scmp.com)
  • The celebration of exemplary community leaders each year supports services for the youth who rely on Lighthouse. (lys.org)
  • The Plum Island Lighthouse is located across from the Park River National Wildlife Refuge at the northern section of Plum Island. (newburyport.com)
  • The Waglan Lighthouse marks the southern approa-ch-es to Victoria Harbour. (scmp.com)
  • The formal handover, later the same year, was a big story for the local press, the China Mail reporting on March 2, 1901, that Basil Taylor, the acting harbour master, had taken over the light on behalf of the colonial government. (scmp.com)
  • Evidently "Uncle Harvey" and lighthouse service did not see eye to eye, as he resigned his Keeper's position on March 20, 1843 to be replaced by J. J. Malden, who reported for duty at the station on the day of William's departure. (terrypepper.com)
  • The Beacon of Light Humanitarian Award recognizes leadership, community service, and a positive impact on the lives of young people and families. (lys.org)
  • The lighthouse was open to the public as part of Maine Open Lighthouse Day, which is a day when the state's scenic lighthouses are open to the public. (woodtv.com)
  • FILE - Spectators watch as a dredger works to deepen a shallow channel in the Kennebec River, upstream from the Doubling Point Lighthouse, Aug. 5, 2011, in Arrowsic, Maine. (woodtv.com)
  • News And Events News Irish Lights And BIM. (bim.ie)
  • Inner (or rear) Range Light - The light in a pair of range lights that is situated behind the other as viewed from the water. (terrypepper.com)
  • From the Newburyport Harbor Range Lights on Water Street in downtown Newburyport, continue east on Water Street for 1.3 miles, where Water Street will become Plum Island Turnpike. (newburyport.com)
  • In addition, shifting sands meant that the Lighthouse had to be moved several times. (newburyport.com)
  • Course chairpersons who have implemented the Lighthouse concept in their regions described the value these educational events deliver. (aofoundation.org)
  • The Lighthouse courses, we believe, offer the best hands-on experience in craniomaxillofacial (CMF) [education] worldwide. (aofoundation.org)
  • Since the launch, Lighthouse courses on these topics have been developed. (aofoundation.org)
  • She was with him at the top of the lighthouse for the launch of the ESSO Northumbria which, at the time, was the biggest vessel ever launched on the Tyne. (shieldsgazette.com)
  • Since 1969, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services has worked to help young people achieve their full potential by focusing on their strengths, offering unconditional support, and delivering the best services. (lys.org)
  • Lighthouse serves young people ages 0-24 and their families across Ohio. (lys.org)
  • It was the business people of Newburyport in the 1780s that paid to build the Plum Island Lighthouse. (newburyport.com)