Vineyard Gazette - Lighthouses Of Martha's Vineyard Until the mid1980s, the us coast Guard managed all five Vineyard lighthouses. The coast Guard retained management of the west Chop and Cape Pogue http://www.mvgazette.com/outdoors/lighthouses/
Extractions: The Lighthouses of Martha's Vineyard There are five lighthouses on Martha's Vineyardthe Gay Head Lighthouse in Aquinnah, the West Chop Lighthouse in Vineyard Haven, the East Chop lighthouse in Oak Bluffs, the Edgartown Lighthouse at Edgartown Harbor, and the Cape Pogue lighthouse on Chappaquiddick. While they are not regularly open for tours, all of them except the Cape Pogue lighthouse are accessible by road. The first welcome beacon seen by ferry-bound visitors to the Vineyard is the West Chop Light, one of the five historic lighthouses which are sentinels of the waters of the Island. The West Chop Light stands tall above the tree line with its light-keeper house. It was built in 1891 out of brick, replacing one threatened by encroaching erosion. At the start of the century, its beacon guided ships enroute to Boston by way of Vineyard Sound. Today the light offers a safe guide to the thousands of recreational boaters who visit Vineyard waters each year. The West Chop Light stands as a matriarch to the Vineyard's other lighthouses. At the turn of the century hundreds of steamers and schooners passed off West Chop. Its lamp was kept bright by Vineyard whale oil. In the words of one Vineyard writer: "Historically, aesthetically, and economically, the harbor light stands as a sort of guardian and overlord of may values accumulated in centuries of rich tradition."
Point Bonita Lighthouse First fog signal used on the us west coast was at Point Bonita. On the East coast, taller sites were better sites for lighthouses. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=22011
Welcome To West Of PCH - The Lighthouses Of The Pacific west of PCH Life on the Left coast. lighthouses of the Pacific. west of the Pacific coast Highway - us 1. Back to Home Page of west of PCH http://www.westofpch.com/lighthouse/
Extractions: West of the Pacific Coast Highway - US 1 Back to Home Page of West of PCH California's Lighthouses Oregon's Lighthouses Washington's Lighthouses ... West of PCH All photographs and graphics are the sole property of West of PCH. Images and text may not be copied without permission. If you wish to, you may link to this site. Page Last Updated on:
Extractions: Choose Your Fun 28 Miles of Beach! Amuse Yourself Beach Driving Beach Safety Birding Boat Tours Long Beach Boardwalk Astoria-Megler Bridge Celebrate! Clamming Crabbing Calendar of Main Events Calendar of All Events Day Trips Discovery Trail Fishing Golf Cape Disappointment State Park Fort Columbia State Park Horse Adventures Leadbetter Point State Park Lighthouses Long Island Paddling Peninsula Picnics Salmon Trail Shipwrecks Sunset Stroll: Centennial Murals Sunset Stroll: Ocean Park Area Sunset Stroll: Historic Oysterville Sunset Stroll: Victorian Seaview Tides Whale Watching Storm Watching Before there were lighthouses on the Peninsula, ships bound for Portland and Astoria navigated their way through the high waves and shifting sandbars, focusing on fluttering white flags and notched trees along the shoreline by day and flickering signal fires by night. These methods were crude at best and, despite heroic efforts, the sea offshore the Long Beach Peninsula became known as 'The Graveyard of the Pacific'. The lighthouses of the Peninsula, favorite visitor stops both winter and summer, are two of 750 guarding the shores of the United States. Completed in 1856, the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse guides sailors into the mouth of the Columbia River. The century-old North Head Lighthouse, completed in 1898, guides mariners approaching from the north.
Fun Facts Today, all of the lighthouses in the us have been automated except this one. (1854) Alcatraz, CA First American-built west coast Lighthouse http://www.chippewa-hills.k12.mi.us/~pjdurbin/Nautical_Lingo/fun_facts.htm
Extractions: necessarily pertain just to the Great Lakes Lighthouses of Michigan. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a lighthouse, the famous Pharos of Alexandria, built about 280BC. Those records tell us that it was the tallest light ever built 450 ft. (comparable to a 45-story skyscraper) and used an open fire at the top. This fantastic structure survived for 1500 years until it was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1302. It took twenty long years to complete this structure which was completed using slave labor. It was a three-part tower with a square base, a second story with eight sides and a narrow, taller, round third story. At night they believe its lighted fire could be seen for thirty miles, whereas by day it produced a column of smoke for a daymark.
Extractions: The southwest coast of Vancouver Island is a notorious stretch known for dramatic and often sudden winter storms. Navigating the coast is challenging at best. Despite the harshness, the coast has an alluring beauty that has captivated people through the centuries. Their experiences, like the lichen-covered fence posts, dangling bits of telegraph wire and rusting anchors infuse the landscape with legend and story. This book contains some of those fascinating stories.
All Lighthouses Known To Offer Guest Accommodations East Brother Lightstation was constructed in 187374 and was one of the second group of lighthouses to be built along the west coast of the us. http://www.maine.com/lights/others.htm
Extractions: This list was initially compiled by the United States Lighthouse Society, 244 Kearny Street - 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108, and has since been updated by your Keeper. Neither we, the Society, nor anyone else receive royalties or fees from any listed facility due to bookings created by the use of this listing. For rate information, availability of rooms, directions, etc., please contact the individual facility. ALL rates and details stated herein are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the respective owners/operators.
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Kenneth-dulian He provokes us to think about lighthouses in such a way as to awaken within us feelings Rhodos is a Greek island off the southwest coast of Asia Minor. http://www.meaus.com/kenneth-dulian.htm
Extractions: By B. John Zavrel, Museum of European Art With an artistic vision comparable to Man Ray, Philippe Halsman and Helmut Newton, young photographer Kenneth J. Dulian presents the ages old fascination with lighthouses in a new light. Lighthouses have been around in one form or another nearly as long as human civilization. However, throughout the 20th century, radar and other navigational systems have gradually made lighthouses nearly obsolete. At least, this is the case in the modern Western world. All the same, we have not lost any of our fascination with them. Thanks to the Kenneth J. Dulian, we are enriched with a new way of seeing the objects of a timeless fascination. He provokes us to think about lighthouses in such a way as to awaken within us feelings of longing and reunion. What exactly is a lighthouse, and what significance did it once have? The lighthouse is a tower-like navigational aid which emits a strong light, making it visible from long distances. In the past, this light was given through the burning of wood or coal, and it was necessary that a caretaker be present at all times. They were installed at important points on the coast, on lakes, islands, and especially dangerous shallow waters. Today, most lighthouses function without a human caretaker, since they have become fully-automated. Also, they don't have to be fed with wood or coal. And where lighthouses are no longer used, we still let them - fortunately - stand. They remind us about earlier times, and they guide memories back to us from the boundless oceans of our childhood.
Ron's Page For Macintosh Help And Graphics Design Ron west PO Box 134 Nassawadox, Va 23413 757678-0124 (H) and for custom graphics ranging from us coast Guard graphics , lighthouses, and other designs. http://www.esva.net/~rwest/
Extractions: rwest@esva.net You are Visitor Welcome to my "Home Page". As you can see from my "logo" I am an Apple enthusiast. The fact that the Eastern Shore of Virginia is isolated from the rest of the world has tended to make us self reliant with regards to repairs and upgrades. Because of this isolation and the growing number of Macintosh users on the Eastern Shore, there is a need for a "help" page locally.. Hence this homepage. For the latest and best in Macintosh help and graphics ! Look here help for your Macintosh computer and for custom graphics ranging from US Coast Guard graphics , Lighthouses, and other designs. If you need custom clipart write for info. For more, just look below ! Signal Flags Storm Warnings Boating Safety Equipment U.S.S. Santa Fe Cruisers It is with great pleasure that I dedicate this Macintosh help page to a fellow educator and Macintosh user:
Extractions: Software: Sort by Bestseller Date Name West Coast Lighthouses Screensaver 2.0 Jun 2, 2004 The Free West Coast Lighthouses Screensaver by ScenicReflections.com displays 47 beautiful and calming images of West Coast Lighthouses. This free lighthouse screensaver also features three beautiful, full-length, CD-quality musical compositions.
Lighthouse Directory The Mexico west coast page is newly revised, with many new photo links. us organizations interested in lighthouse preservation nationally are http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/
Extractions: Latest update September 22, 2005. Email reports from New Orleans say the West Rigolets lighthouse was destroyed by the hurricane, along with Chandeleur Light and the Ship Island replica. Let's all remember, victims of Hurricane Katrina need our help now . In our African project, we have new pages for the lighthouses of Congo Gabon , and Equatorial Guinea . Tim Cowley has contributed two fine photos of Ilha de Goa Light , Mozambique.
Animation And Art, Unlimited Marine paintings of seascapes, sailing ships, sailboat races, showboats, lighthouses from the east coast to the west coast and the Bahamas mainly in watercolors with a few oil included. http://onedoor.com/barnold/marine/
Extractions: Follow these links to other fine sites. Welcome to the Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum Climb to the top of one of the tallest Pacific Coast Lighthouses as Keepers have done for over 100 years! Set in one of the most spectacular, yet peaceful surroundings on the northern California coast, the Point Arena tower is the only Pacific West coast lighthouse of significant height (115 feet) that you can climb to the top! Guided tours of the light station as well as self guided tours of the grounds are available daily. Afterward, spend some time browsing through our Lighthouse Gift shop featuring unique souvenirs, interesting gifts, custom made Abalone Jewelry, beautiful collectibles, and lighthouse clothing.
West Coast Trail, May 2001 The west coast Trail is situated on Vancouver Island, Canada, Rambo continued to follow us 6km more to the Carmanah Point lighthouse. http://spaz.ca/aaron/gallery/wct/
Extractions: Click thumbnails for full size photos. Aaron at the Pachena Bay trail head Jason at the Pachena Bay trail head The WCT is a trail of mud Jason next to the Pacific Ocean, while the tide is out Camp at Darling River Aaron on some cool rocks Aaron climbing ladders Taking the beach when the tide is out Aaron with a dumb look on his face Jay by a cool rock face A nice shot of the ocean A jet trail casts a shadow on the lower mist Rambo, the Nitinat ferry dog followed us for two days! A beautiful sunset at Dare Beach Jay got an awesome shot of Rambo chasing a Mink Jason in the mist More Jason in the mist Another trek with Rambo The tide rushes over a rock ledge that we were walking on moments before. Jay on an oceanside cliff Our nice campsite at Bonilla Point Jay next to some giant fungus The bog-trail Aaron crossing the Logan Creek suspension bridge We ran into our old friend Steve, coming the other way
East Brother Light Station west coast lighthouses. East Brother was one of about seventy lighthouses built on Several events shaped the early history of west coast lighthouses. http://www.ebls.org/book/west.htm
Extractions: West Coast Lighthouses East Brother was one of about seventy lighthouses built on the West Coast of the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its history is linked to these other beacons in many ways. All were built and maintained by the federal government. All responded to similar changes in our culture and technology. And many were cared for by keepers who had worked at other lighthouses as well. In other respects, however, each lighthouse, including East Brother, has its own unique story to tell. Lighthouses in Central California, past and present. Lighthouses help mariners in several ways. Major sea coast lights serve as landfalls for ships arriving from across the ocean. These lighthouses and the smaller lights along the coast and in bays also act as guides for coastal vessels, in some cases warning them of dangerous reefs or shoals. Others mark turning points along the coast or at entrances to bays or harbors. Most also aid mariners as landmarks visible during the day. They are, however, of little help day or night when there is thick fog. In the past many light stations were equipped with a fog signal such as a bell, steam whistle, or steam siren. Today such devices have given way to electronic fog signals and radio beacons. These modern aids and ship-based radar have frequently made lighthouses of secondary importance in navigation. Nevertheless, there is still nothing quite as reassuring as seeing a light, particularly when steering a vessel near shore to enter a harbor or bay.
Florida's Lighthouse Trail Egmont Key Lighthouse, was at the time the only lighthouse on the west coast When us 19 North joins us 98 west in Crystal River, continue north 90 http://www.visitflorida.com/cms/index.php/id=2037
Extractions: Florida has more than 1,800 miles of coastline, more than any other state in the continental United States. To ensure safe marine navigation along that vast stretch of waterfront, Florida boasts an impressive collection of lighthouses, including some of the nations oldest and tallest. There are thirty lighthouses still standing proud in Florida. Most of these have been lovingly preserved and several have undergone complete restoration. Some invite visitors to climb their spiraling staircases and take in the dazzling view from their lofty lanterns. Many others, although their towers arent open to the public, are located in public parks and can be easily viewed at close range. Even the spider-legged reef lighthouses offshore can be conveniently viewed by boat. But in every case, these venerable beacons continue to illuminate the pages of history. Be sure to have your camera handy. This tour explores the entire state, from the Northeast Coast down along the Atlantic Ocean to the Florida Keys, and back up the West Coast along the Gulf of Mexico. The map on pages 58-89 of this booklet illustrates where the lighthouses are located around the state. A complete list of all lighthouses is provided on page 105.
US Coast Guard History FAQS First Americanbuilt west coast lighthouse - Alcatraz Lighthouse (1854) us Lighthouse Service merged with the coast Guard - 7 July 1939 http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/h_lighthousefacts.html
Extractions: First lighthouse - Boston, MA (1716) Oldest original lighthouse in service - Sandy Hook, NJ (1764) Newest shoreside lighthouse - Charleston, SC (1962) Only triangular-shaped lighthouse tower - Charleston, SC (1962) Only lighthouse equipped with an elevator - Charleston, SC (1962) Tallest lighthouse - Cape Hatteras, NC (191 ft) Highest lighthouse (above sea level) - Cape Mendocino, CA (515 ft) First American-built West Coast lighthouse - Alcatraz Lighthouse (1854) First lighthouse to use electricity - Statue of Liberty (1886) First lighthouse built completely by the Federal Government - Montauk Point, NY (1797) Founding of the US Lighthouse Service - 7 August 1789 US Lighthouse Service merged with the Coast Guard - 7 July 1939 Second most powerful lighthouse in the world (and most powerful in the Western Hemisphere) - Charleston, SC (1962) [Historians' Office Home Page]
