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The Point Robinson Light is an operational aid to navigation and historic lighthouse on Puget Sound , located at Point Robinson , the easternmost point of Maury Island , King County , in the U.S. state of Washington . [5] The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. [3] L
Bald Head Lighthouse , known as Old Baldy , is the oldest lighthouse still standing in North Carolina . [2] It is the second of three lighthouses that have been built on Bald Head Island since the 19th century to help guide ships past the dangerous shoals at the mouth of the Cape Fear river . Lighth
Tappizaki Lighthouse ( 龍飛埼灯台 , Tappizaki tōdai ) is a lighthouse located on the outermost extremity of Cape Tappi , the northernmost point of Tsugaru Peninsula , Honshu , in Sotogahama , Aomori Prefecture , Japan . It is located within the Tsugaru Quasi-National Park and on clear days, Hokkaido can
The Kincardine Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Kincardine, Ontario , near the mouth of the Penetangore River. Built in 1881, it is 24.4 metres (74 feet) tall and was built above the light keeper's home. The tower is eight sided and sits on a stone foundation. The facility has been ren
Rockabill Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse, on the larger of the two islands that form Rockabill . The islands lie some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) off the east coast of Ireland , north-east of Skerries , in County Dublin . It is operated and maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Light
The Long Eddy Point Lighthouse (also known as The Whistle ) is a Canadian lighthouse on Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy . The navigation station was first established in 1874 as a fog alarm only and operated as such until 1966, when the present structure was built incorporating a lighthouse.
#7 Green Point Lighthouse, Cape Town
The Green Point Lighthouse, Cape Town is an operational lighthouse on the South African coast. [1] First lit on 12 April 1824, it is located on Mouille Point. [2] [3] [4] The lighthouse was the first solid lighthouse structure on the South African coast and the oldest operational lighthouse in South
Dutch Island Light is a historic lighthouse on Dutch Island off Jamestown, Rhode Island . [2] [3] [4] Lighthouse Dutch Island Light Dutch Island light in 2009, viewed from a kayak Location Jamestown, Rhode Island Coordinates 41°29′48.27″N 71°24′15.35″W Tower Constructed 1826 Foundation Surface rock
The Pemaquid Point Light is a historic U.S. lighthouse located in Bristol , Lincoln County, Maine , at the tip of the Pemaquid Neck. [2] [3] Lighthouse in Maine, US Lighthouse Pemaquid Point Light Location Pemaquid Point, entrance to Muscongus Bay , Bristol, Maine Coordinates 43°50′13.03″N 69°30′21.
#10 Plum Beach Light
Plum Beach Light (Lighthouse), built in 1899, is a sparkplug lighthouse in North Kingstown, Rhode Island . This article is about a lighthouse in Rhode Island. For the range lights in Wisconsin, see Plum Island Range Lights . For the lighthouse in New York State, see Plum Island Light . Lighthouse Pl
Point Arguello Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Point Arguello in Santa Barbara County, California , serving the Santa Barbara Channel on the Gaviota Coast adjoining Vandenberg Space Force Base near the city of Lompoc, California . Lighthouse in California, United States This article uses bare URLs , w
The Rock of Ages Light is a U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse on a small rock outcropping ( 50 by 200 feet (15 m × 61 m) ) [9] approximately 2.25 miles (3.62 km) west of Washington Island and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Isle Royale , in Eagle Harbor Township , Keweenaw County, Michigan ( see map
Diamond Shoal Light is an inactive offshore lighthouse marking Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras . Lighthouse in North Carolina, United States Lighthouse Diamond Shoal Light Undated photograph of Diamond Shoal Light (USCG) Location Dare County , US Coordinates 35°9′12″N 75°17′48″W [1] Tower Foundatio
The St. Simons Island Light is a lighthouse on the southern tip of St. Simons Island , Georgia , United States . It guides ships into St. Simons Sound and warns of the many sandbars in the area. Lighthouse St. Simons Island Light Lighthouse and keeper's house Location 600 Beachview Dr., Saint Simons
The Presque Isle Light , historically nicknamed the "Flash Light" , is a lighthouse on the shore of Lake Erie in U.S. state of Pennsylvania . [2] It is one of three lighthouses in Erie , along with the Erie Land Light and the North Pier Light . The lighthouse is situated on the northern shoreline of
The Montauk Point Light , or Montauk Point Lighthouse , is a lighthouse located adjacent to Montauk Point State Park , at the easternmost point of Long Island , in the hamlet of Montauk in the Town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York . The lighthouse was the first to be built within the stat
Ryvarden Lighthouse ( Norwegian : Ryvarden fyr ) is a coastal lighthouse on the western coast of the municipality of Sveio in Vestland county, Norway . The lighthouse was established in 1849 to mark the southern shore of the entrance to the Bømlafjorden from the sea. It is located about 8 kilometres
Chester Rock Light was a light in Chester, Connecticut on the Connecticut River . It was built in 1889 as part of a $15,000 appropriation by the United States Congress . The 21-foot (6.4 meter) tall wooden hexagonal pyramidal tower had a black lantern with a 6th order Fresnel lens . The light was fi
Sugashima Lighthouse ( 菅島灯台 , Sugashima tōdai ) is a lighthouse located on the island of Sugashima , in Ise Bay off the shores of the city of Toba , Mie Prefecture , Japan . It is located within the borders of the Ise-Shima National Park . Lighthouse Sugashima Lighthouse Suga Sima 菅島灯台 Sugashima Lig
Desert Lighthouse is a full-size functioning lighthouse in the Mojave Desert near Hinkley , California, United States. [1] It was built in 2017 by artist Daniel Hawkins after nearly 10 years of planning and unexpected setbacks. [2] Full-size functioning lighthouse in the Mojave Desert near Hinkley,
The General Motors Company [2] ( GM ) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit , Michigan , United States. [3] It is the largest automaker in the United States and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the top spot to Toyota in 2008. [4
Gourlay Brothers was a marine engineering and shipbuilding company based in Dundee , Scotland. It existed between 1846 and 1908. Gourlay Brothers and Company (Dundee) Ltd. Type Private limited company Industry Marine engineering Shipbuilding Predecessor Gourlay, Mudie & Co. (1846-1853) Gourlay Broth
General Electric Company ( GE ) is an American multinational conglomerate founded in 1892, and incorporated in New York state and headquartered in Boston . American multinational conglomerate "GE" redirects here. For other uses, see GE (disambiguation) . Not to be confused with the former British Ge
#4 Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd , abbreviated as GRSE , is one of India's leading shipyards , located in Kolkata , West Bengal . [3] It builds and repairs commercial and naval vessels. [4] Presently GRSE has also started building export ships in a mission to expand its business. Indian shi
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. ( ヤマハ発動機株式会社 , Yamaha Hatsudōki Kabushiki-gaisha ) is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of motorcycles , marine products such as boats and outboard motors , and other motorized products. The company was established in 1955 upon separation from Yamaha Corporation (however,
HMCS Iroquois was a Tribal-class destroyer that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War and Korean War . She was named for the Iroquois First Nations. Iroquois was the first ship to bear this name and the first ship of the class to serve with the Royal Canadian Navy. [2] Destro
The first USS Sloat (DD-316) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I . She was named for John Drake Sloat . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Sloat . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external link
#3 JS Kongō
JS Kongō (DDG-173) is a Kongō -class guided missile destroyer in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Kongō is the third Japanese naval vessel named after Mount Kongō . She was laid down by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki , Nagasaki on 8 May 1990. Launching ceremony happened on 26
The first USS Twiggs (DD–127) was a Wickes -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I . She was named for Major Levi Twiggs . She was later transferred to the Royal Navy , as HMS Leamington and to the Soviet Navy as Zhguchy , before returning to Britain to star in the film The Gif
USS Lassen (DDG-82) is an Arleigh Burke -class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy . She is named for Medal of Honor recipient Commander Clyde Everett Lassen . This ship is the 32nd destroyer of her class. Lassen was the 14th ship of this class to be built by Ingalls Shipbuilding at P
The first USS Ammen (DD-35) was a Paulding -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard , designated as CG-8 . She was named for Rear Admiral Daniel Ammen . Paulding-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Ammen . USS Am
USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) , was the lead ship of her class of destroyers . The ship was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner , a United States Marine Corps captain , who was killed in action during World War I . Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer USS Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) in April 1959 History Unite
#8 USS Erben
USS Erben (DD-631) , a Fletcher -class destroyer , was a ship of the United States Navy named for Rear Admiral Henry Erben (1832–1909). Fletcher-class destroyer USS Erben underway the 1950s History United States Name Erben Namesake Henry Erben Builder Bath Iron Works Laid down 28 October 1942 Launch
#9 French destroyer Siroco (1925)
Siroco was a Bourrasque -class destroyer ( torpilleur d'escadre ) built for the French Navy during the 1920s. Destroyer of the French Navy For other ships with the same name, see French ship Siroco . History France Name Siroco Namesake Sirocco Ordered 4 April 1923 Builder Ateliers et Chantiers de Pe
HMS Laforey was an L-class destroyer of the Royal Navy . She was commissioned in and served during the Second World War , and was torpedoed and sunk by a U-boat in 1944. She had been adopted by the civil community of Northampton in November 1941. Destroyer of the Royal Navy For other ships with the
USS Mullany (DD-325) was a Clemson -class destroyer built for the United States Navy during World War I. Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Mullany . USS Mullany in 1925 History United States Namesake James Robert Madison Mullany Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpor
USS Laub (DD-613) was a Benson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the second ship named for Henry Laub , who was killed during the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Benson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Laub . USS Laub (DD-613) History Un
Plutón was a Furor -class destroyer of the Spanish Navy that fought at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War . History Spain Name Plutón Namesake Spanish name for Pluto , Roman god of the underworld. Builder Thomson , later Clydebank Laid down 12 February 1897 Launched 1897
USS Harding (DD-625) (later DMS-28), a Gleaves -class destroyer , was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Seth Harding . Gleaves-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Harding . History United States Name Harding Namesake Seth Harding Builder Seattle-Tacoma
#15 JS Setogiri
JS Setogiri (DD-156) is an Asagiri -class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force . Asagiri-class destroyer JS Setogiri on 16 November 2007 History Japan Name Setogiri (せとぎり) Ordered 1985 Builder Hitachi , Maizuru Laid down 9 March 1987 Launched 12 September 1988 Commissioned 14 February
USS Heywood L. Edwards (DD-663) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named after Lieutenant Commander Heywood L. Edwards (1905 – 1941), captain of the destroyer USS Reuben James , the first U.S. Navy ship sunk in World War II . Following the war, the ship was transferred to
#17 USS Barry (DD-2)
USS Barry , was a Bainbridge -class destroyer , she was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Commodore John Barry (1745–1803). Bainbridge-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Barry . USS Barry in port soon after completion, c. 1902-1903. History United Stat
#18 HMS Acorn (1910)
HMS Acorn was a destroyer of the British Royal Navy and the lead ship of her class . She was built by John Brown and Company at their Clydebank shipyard, being built and completed in 1910. The ship served throughout the First World War and was sold for scrap in 1921. British naval ship For other shi
The Hunt class was a class of escort destroyer of the Royal Navy . The first vessels were ordered early in 1939, and the class saw extensive service in the Second World War , particularly on the British east coast and Mediterranean convoys . They were named after British fox hunts . The modern Hunt-
USS Mervine (DD-322) was a Clemson -class destroyer in service with the United States Navy from 1921 to 1930. She was scrapped in 1931. Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Mervine . History United States Namesake William Mervine Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporat