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The Oldest Lighthouses Still Standing
The Tower of Hercules in Spain has been guiding ships since the 1st century AD. The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the...
The Most Photographed Lighthouses in the WorldPortland Head Light in Maine is perhaps the most photographed American lighthouse. Peggys Cove in Nova Scotia is a Canadian icon. The Eddyst...
Famous Lighthouse Keeper StoriesGrace Darling rescued 9 survivors from a steamship wreck at Longstone lighthouse in 1838 becoming a national heroine. The three keepers at F...
Lighthouses and Shipwrecks: Guarding the CoastsCape Hatteras guards the Graveyard of the Atlantic where over 2,000 ships have been lost. Cape Otway in Australia marks the Shipwreck Coast ...
Lighthouse Architecture Through the AgesFrom the ancient Pharos of Alexandria to modern automated towers, lighthouse design has evolved dramatically. Early lights were coal fires o...