Lighthouses
Anatomy of a Lighthouse
Information on materials, lantern room and optics, with cut-away diagram of lighthouse side view.
Dan's Lighthouse Page
Former member of U.S. Coast Guard provides lighthouse history, the basics on aids to navigation, and other subjects.
Historic Lighthouse Preservation Handbook
Published by the US Government as a practical aid to maintenance of historic lighthouses. Explains the materials and construction techniques used in different types of lighthouse.
Leading Lights
Contains news, information and an online book store dedicated to lighthouses, light vessels and general maritime topics.
Lighthouse Design and Equipment
Covering topics such as early construction materials and sources of illumination, lightship design, typical styles, and the Fresnel lens.
Lighthouse Digest
Electronic version of the international lighthouse magazine. Includes photographs, features, news, tours, cruises and the Doomsday List of endangered lighthouses. Archive of past i…
Lighthouse Explorer Database
Information on more than 1,500 lighthouses around the world.
Lighthouse Getaway
Atmospheric photographs of lighthouses in North America and Ireland, organised by area, with history and description, from William A. Britten.
Lighthouses of South Africa
Tour of lighthouses from Cape Columbine to Danger Point, including Robben Island.
Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Extensive amount of information and photographs of lighthouses from around the world.
Lighthousing.net
Discussion forum for lighthouse enthusiasts also offers news, stories, photo gallery, tour information and book reviews. [Registration required for some sections.]
Pacific Rim Light Stations
Vintage photos of the Howland Island Light, provided by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Sea the Lights
Robert de Via gives lighthouse facts and trivia, a glossary of terms, some photographs and links to related sites.
The Science and Mathematics of Lighthouses
Educational resource, with information on the history, geometry in design, physics of the beacon and chemistry of the fuel of lighthouses.
The World Lighthouse Society
Newsletter, publications and information on the executive board, subscriptions and membership.
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