Efforts under way to get Whitehaven Harbor lighthouse, UK, working again
Storm Boelo damages a cable powering the historic Whitehaven Harbor lighthouse.
Efforts are under way to get a historic lighthouse working again after a two-tonne cable was ripped out in a storm
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Fire damages gift shop at Two Harbors Lighthouse Museum, MN
The Two Harbors Light House Museum gift shop was damaged by a fire on Monday evening, according to officials.
At this point, there is no word on whether anyone was hurt by fire or how extensive the building was damaged.
Click here to see more of Two Harbors on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Split Rock Lighthouse, MN, annual beacon lighting commemorating the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Fifty-one years ago, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in a terrible storm on Lake Superior with the loss of its entire crew.
To commemorate the event, the Split Rock Lighthouse beacon has been lit on the anniversary of the sinking - November 10th - every year since 1985.
Click here to see more of Split Rock on the USLHS Research Catalog
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The Haunting of the New London Ledge Lighthouse, CT
Sitting off the coast of New London stands a lighthouse with a disturbing story. For generations people have whispered about the legendary of a former lighthouse keeper, who never left.
They say the light may not be the only thing that is watching.
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Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, DE, to celebrate 100 years of service, Anniversary Cruise postponed
Happy 100th birthday to the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse!
The lighthouse was first put into service on November 15, 1926.
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Federal funding constraints leave Fire Island Lighthouse, NY, restoration & other projects delayed
Fire Island Lighthouse is the most visible beacon for the barrier island, which serves as an indirect border to this federally funded 26-mile national seashore and the New York State-funded Robert Moses State Park.
The iconic image of this lighthouse appears on candidates' campaign ads for upcoming local, state and federal elections, in hopes of best representing the districts they seek to serve.
Click here to see more of Fire Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Four-month rehabilitation project begins at Bodie Island Lighthouse, NC, boardwalk
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will begin rehabilitation of the Bodie Island Light Station boardwalk and observation platform on Nov. 2 to improve the condition, accessibility and longevity of these popular visitor facilities.
The boardwalk and observation platform will be closed of the duration of the approximately 120-day project, which is expected to be completed by this winter, weather permitting.
Click here to see more of Bodie Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Couple transform East Bank lighthouse, England, into unique holiday destination
A couple have transformed a lighthouse into a unique holiday destination in Lincolnshire.
Doug and Sue Hilton fell in love with the Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse when they first saw it, and after purchasing it in 2010, they decided to use it as their countryside retreat from their home in London.
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November 1st is Lighthouse Day (Japan): Returning to the basics, I climbed the Shioyasaki Lighthouse!
I climbed a lighthouse for the first time in a while! For those who don't know, let me give you a quick introduction.
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In Japan, there are two types of lighthouses: those you can climb and those you cannot.
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Fanad Lighthouse issues urgent warning after booking system hacked
Fanad Lighthouse has issued an urgent warning to customers after its accommodation booking system was compromised.
Unauthorized WhatsApp messages have been sent to guests in the last 12 hours.
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