- Lighthouse - Wikipedia
A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways
- Lighthouse | Definition, History, Equipment, Facts | Britannica
Lighthouse, structure, usually with a tower, built onshore or on the seabed to serve as an aid to maritime coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards, establishing their position, and guiding them to their destinations
- Lighthouses of the National Park Service
The National Park Service is steward to nearly 50 lighthouses and light stations in the United States In the map below, you can find out details about each one, including how to visit Select one of the essays for introductory information about various lighthouse topics
- Lighthouse Facts | The Lighthouse Preservation Society
Lighthouses are built from wood, stone, brick, reinforced concrete, iron, steel, or aluminum They are designed to withstand local environmental conditions For example, tall skeletal lighthouses located in the Caribbean offer less surface area to hurricane-force winds and waves
- 14 Must-See Lighthouses Around the U. S. - National Trust for Historic . . .
Enjoy this handy guide featuring 14 of our favorite lighthouses in the U S Want even more great lighthouses? Check out this guide showcasing lighthouses from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast Stay connected with us via email Sign up today
- Lighthouse Friends
This site includes photographs, directions, histories, and GPS coordinates garnered while personally visiting every lighthouse in the United States and nearly every lighthouse in Canada
- Home | United States Lighthouse Society
The United States Lighthouse Society is a nonprofit historical and educational organization dedicated to saving and sharing the rich maritime legacy of American lighthouses and supporting lighthouse preservation throughout the nation
- US-Lighthouses. com - The best source for lighthouse info
What is a lighthouse? A lighthouse is loosely defined as a tower or other structure used to display a light for the guidance of ships to either avoid a dangerous area (shoals, etc ) or to identify a safe harbor
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