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 | Smeaton’s Tower is one of Plymouth’s most prominent landmarks. Designed by John Smeaton, construction began in 1756 and was completed in 1759. For 123 years, it warned ships of the dangerous Eddystone Rocks located some 22 kilometers off the coast of Plymouth. |  | 10/10/2005 | 180 | 
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 | Since the lighthouse started operation on November 15, 1881, it has guided countless vessels into Seattle's Elliot Bay, located just south of the point.
The West Point Lighthouse is now part of Discovery Park, Seattle's largest city park. |  | 09/30/2005 | 154 |
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 | The light was lit for the first time on March 1, 1906, by headkeeper P.N. "Peter" Christianson. The Mukilteo Lighthouse guides ships on their way to Everett, Washington. | | 09/29/2005 | 114 |
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 | Built in baroque style between 1840 and 1845, the lighthouse was deactivated in 1957. In 1981 and 1982 it was restored to shelter the Jangadeiro Lighthouse Museum. | | 09/24/2005 | 195 |
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 | This lighthouse was first lit in 1871.
It is one of a few remaining examples in the world that were built of wood in a hexagonal shape to include a keeper's cottage. |  | 09/23/2005 | 213 |
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 | The Pharos of Meloria is often considered the first lighthouse in Europe since Roman times. | | 09/23/2005 | 203 |
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 | Cabo da Roca ("Roca Cape" in English) is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Is is located just a few kms west of Sintra, Portugal. The placemark shows the location of the lighthouse. |  | 09/21/2005 | 328 |
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 | Lighthouse Blankenese, Germany
http://www.leuchtturm-atlas.de/HTML/Blanke005.html | | 09/20/2005 | 287 |
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 | Located on the hook in New Jersey, Sandy Hook is the oldest lighthouse that's still in operation in the US. | | 09/19/2005 | 225 |
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 | "The oldest operational lighthouse on the SA Coast.
The distinctive red and white striped building is a landmark in Mouille Point. Many vessels ran aground off the Green Point coast and the lighthouse became operational in 1824." | | 09/08/2005 | 231 |
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 | The Montauk Lighthouse on Long Island, NY is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States. Commissioned by George Washington and erected in 1796, it stands at the easternmonst extent of New York State. | | 09/05/2005 | 197 |
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 | The far west point in France. | | 09/03/2005 | 281 |
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 | La Torre de Hércules is one of the oldest active lighthouses in the world. It was built by the Romans as a navigation beacon in the 2nd century A.D. | | 09/03/2005 | 250 |
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 | Phare de l'Ile Vierge - France.
Built in 1902, 82.5 m height (270 feet). | | 08/28/2005 | 183 |
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 | used in the horror movie "THE FOG" | | 08/25/2005 | 166 |
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 | Cabrillo National Monument Lighthouse, San Diego, California.
National Park Service info. | | 08/24/2005 | 174 |
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 | The great Lighthouse at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | | 08/16/2005 | 385 |
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 | The first light in 1868 at this location was a light lit on the beach by Hans Martin Hanson. Hanson had purchased acres here and was concerned about ship safety.
The first official light established by the Lighthouse Service in 1887, was a brass kerosene lantern hung from a post on the side of a barn. Hanson was hired to care for the light and was paid $15 a month for his efforts... | | 08/16/2005 | 180 |
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 | Located in Browns Point Lighthouse Park, at the entrance to Commencement Bay, Tacoma's port. First lighting was October 26, 1903. | | 08/07/2005 | 199 |
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 | Nice Lighthouse in North Carolina (USA) | | 08/07/2005 | 369 |
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 | East Point Lighthouse - First lit in 1849. Located at the mouth of the Maurice River. |  | 08/03/2005 | 167 |
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 | An old lighthouse in the Bosporus, Istanbul / Turkey.
Now there's a restaurant inside, | | 07/22/2005 | 760 |
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