Lighthouses And Lifesaving On Washington S Outer Coast
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Lighthouses And Lifesaving On Washington S Outer Coast
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Author : William S. Hanable
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2009-05
Lighthouses And Lifesaving On Washington S Outer Coast written by William S. Hanable and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05 with History categories.
North Carolina Lighthouses And Lifesaving Stations
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Author : John Hairr
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2004
North Carolina Lighthouses And Lifesaving Stations written by John Hairr and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Since the earliest days of European exploration, mariners have heard tales and relayed their own stories of North Carolina's perilous shoreline. With bold capes jutting into the ocean, sandy shoals extending miles offshore, fickle weather, and treacherous currents, it is no wonder that the coastline of the Old North State came to be known as the "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The inherent dangers of traveling North Carolina's coast long ago gave rise to a fascinating and world-renowned strand of lighthouses and lifesaving stations from Currituck to Cape Fear. For more than two centuries, these bright beacons of safety have guided ships into busy harbors, signaled dangerous navigational obstacles, and warmed the hearts of homesick travelers. Their unique shapes and stoic beauty, as well as the adventures and lore that surround them, have elevated North Carolina's lighthouses to a legendary level far beyond their practical purposes. Indeed, they have become symbols of a brave and triumphant way of life. As the use of satellite navigation increases, many of the lighthouses along the coast are being phased out of operation. Not surprisingly, a new wave of travelers have begun making pilgrimages, whether by land or sea, to visit these famous landmarks. Tourists from all over the world now make the journey to lighthouses at Currituck Beach, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, and others. North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations presents to readers the tales behind the lighthouses, illuminating their past in both word and image.
Lighthouses And Life Saving On The Oregon Coast
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Author : David Pinyerd
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2007
Lighthouses And Life Saving On The Oregon Coast written by David Pinyerd and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
An addition to the Images of America series commemorates the true heroes who served to warn, protect, and rescue those who went to sea off the Oregon coast, beginning with the first Oregon lighthouse built at the Umpqua River in 1857 to the establishment of the Life-Saving Service and today's Coast Guard. Original.
On This Day In Outer Banks History
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Author : Sarah Downing
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-11
On This Day In Outer Banks History written by Sarah Downing and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-11 with History categories.
The Outer Banks is much more than an idyllic vacation destination. A day at a time through history, it has claimed its place as a colorful region of the Old North State. Author and historian Sarah Downing offers a daily look at the quirky and fascinating stories from the region's four-hundred-year history. During a fierce hand-to-hand battle off Ocracoke Island on November 22, 1718, Lieutenant Robert Maynard killed the infamous pirate Blackbeard with five pistol shots and twenty sword cuts and slashes. On February 14, 1992, a sick seal caught a ride to safety on a Coast Guard patrol boat. Add a salty slice of history a day or a month at time with this celebration of Outer Banks heritage.
Lighthouses Of The South
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Author : Daniel E. Dempster, Elinor De Wire
language : en
Publisher:
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Lighthouses Of The South written by Daniel E. Dempster, Elinor De Wire and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Lighthouses categories.
Lighthouse authority Elinor De Wire presents the Southern beacons from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Pensacola, Florida and salutes the courageous men and women who have tended them. Lighthouses of the South looks back at a bygone era of great storms, shipwrecks, and rescues; perilous fog and natural disasters; and the sequestered lives of lighthouse keepers at remote outposts along the sea.In Lighthouses of the South, readers will learn the history of such popular lighthouses as Cape Florida, Tybee Island, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Cape Henry. De Wire's lively stories are accented by Daniel Dempster's outstanding four-color photographs of lighthouses, interiors, and lenses. It also includes a bibliography and an appendix that lists all lighthouses of the Southeast Coast.
Lighthouses And Lifesaving On The Great Lakes
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Author : Linda Osborne Cynowa
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2022-06-13
Lighthouses And Lifesaving On The Great Lakes written by Linda Osborne Cynowa and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-13 with History categories.
"Lighthouses and Lifesaving on the Great Lakes explores many of the lighthouses and pier, reef, and breakwater lights in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Many of these lights were photographed at the turn of the century for use as postcards. Whether it be Fort Niagara Lighthouse in New York or Split Rock Lighthouse in Minnesota, then as now, people have loved to visit the lights while on holiday and send the postcards home to loved ones. Many of these important navigational aids are still in existence and can be visited thanks to the historical societies and associations that maintain them."--Back cover.
The Outer Banks Of North Carolina 1584 1958
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Author : David Stick
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2015-01-01
The Outer Banks Of North Carolina 1584 1958 written by David Stick and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-01 with History categories.
The Outer Banks have long been of interest to geologists, historians, linguists, sportsmen, and beachcombers. This long series of low, narrow, sandy islands stretches along the North Carolina coast for more than 175 miles. Here on Roanoke Island in the 1580s, the first English colony in the New World was established. It vanished soon after, becoming the famous "lost colony." At Ocracoke, in 1718, the pirate Blackbeard was killed; at Hatteras Inlet and Roanoke Island important Civil War battles were fought; at Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills the Wright brothers experimented with gliders and in 1903 made their epic flight. The Graveyard of the Atlantic, scene of countless shipwrecks, lies all along the ever-shifting shores of the Banks. This is the fascinating story of the Banks and the Bankers; of whalers, stockmen, lifesavers, wreckers, boatmen, and fishermen; of the constantly changing inlets famous for channel bass fishing; and of the once thriving Diamond City that disappeared completely in a three-year period.
United States Coast Guard Annotated Bibliography
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Author : United States. Coast Guard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1945
United States Coast Guard Annotated Bibliography written by United States. Coast Guard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1945 with categories.
Lighthouses And Life Saving Along The Massachusetts Coast
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Author : James Claflin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Lighthouses And Life Saving Along The Massachusetts Coast written by James Claflin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Lifesaving categories.
Lighthouses And Life Saving Along The Maine And New Hampshire Coast
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Author : James Claflin
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 1999-10-27
Lighthouses And Life Saving Along The Maine And New Hampshire Coast written by James Claflin and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-10-27 with Photography categories.
Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a unique tribute to the men and women who protected mariners as they traveled along New England’s rocky coastline. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses. Through descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the lives of the dedicated government men and women. Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with this exquisite collection of previously unpublished images to tell the story of an area heavily dependent on its coastal commerce. The task of lighting and protecting the coasts was taken on by the U.S. Light-House Establishment and the U.S. Life-Saving Service, later merged to become the U.S. Coast Guard. Within these pages, see the Boon Island Lighthouse keeper, his family alongside, as he proudly poses in his uniform; life savers at Hunniwells Beach station as they pull through a blinding snowstorm to rescue the crew of a stranded schooner; and the way of life on an offshore lightship. Lighthouses and Life Saving along the Maine and New Hampshire Coast is a visual journey into our nation’s maritime history.