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Shirasu Lighthouse ( 白州灯台 , shirasu tōdai ) is a lighthouse on the island of Ainoshima , which is administered by Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū , Japan . Lighthouse Shirasu Lighthouse Sira Su 白州灯台 Shirasu Lighthouse Location Ainoshima Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyūshū Japan Coordinates 33°59′01.2″N 130°47′30.4″
#2 Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light
The Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light is a lighthouse on the south breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth, Minnesota , United States. [2] [3] [4] It forms a range with the Duluth South Breakwater Inner Light to guide ships into the canal from Lake Superior . Lighthouse Duluth South Breakwat
Klaipėda Lighthouse ( Lithuanian : Klaipėdos švyturys ) - a lighthouse located in Klaipėda , on the Lithuanian coast of the Baltic Sea ; located 500 metres from the coast. [3] Lighthouse Klaipėda range Rear Lighthouse Klaipėdos švyturys Klaipėda range Rear Lighthouse Location Klaipėda Klaipėda Count
#4 Grönskär
Grönskär (eng: The Green skerry ) is a Swedish island and lighthouse station located in the south Stockholm archipelago, east of Sandhamn . The island is rocky and the nature sparse. The herb cloudberry has been found on the island. The whole island is owned by the Swedish foundation "Skärgårdsstift
Jōgashima Lighthouse ( 城ヶ島灯台 , Jōgashima tōdai ) is a lighthouse located on the island of Jōgashima ( Japanese : 城ヶ島 ) in the city of Miura , Kanagawa Prefecture , Japan , off the southernmost and western tip of Miura Peninsula , facing Sagami Bay . It is the fourth oldest western style lighthouse t
Rotten Island lighthouse is a harbour light to light the passage from St. John's Point to inner channel and past the rocks to the anchorage within Killybegs Harbour, Donegal Bay , Ireland . It is operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights . This article includes a list of references , related rea
Tsurugisaki Lighthouse ( 剱埼灯台 , Tsurugisaki tōdai ) is a lighthouse located on Cape Tsurugi on the southeastern extremity of the city of Miura , Kanagawa Prefecture , Japan on the southernmost and eastern tip of Miura Peninsula . (On the southernmost western tip of Miura Peninsula stands the Jōgashi
The Pasig River Light was the first light station in the Philippines when it was established in 1642. The first lighthouse tower in the country was erected in the station and first lit in 1846. It was then located on the north jetty at the mouth of Pasig River in San Nicolas, Manila , marking the en
Svinøy Lighthouse ( Norwegian : Svinøy fyrstasjon ) is a fully automated lighthouse situated on the island of Svinøy in the sea off the Stad peninsula. It is located in the municipality of Herøy in Møre og Romsdal county, on the western coast of Norway . The island lies within sight of the mainland
Grotto Point Light , also known as Port Jackson Entrance Range Front Light , is an active lighthouse located at Grotto Point, a rocky headland at the southernmost tip of Balgowlah Heights , New South Wales , Australia , on the north side of Sydney Harbour . It serves as the front range light , Roshe
#11 Selkirk Light
Selkirk Lighthouse is located at mouth of the Salmon River in New York . [2] It is one of only four lighthouses in the United States that retains its original bird-cage lantern . Lighthouse Selkirk Light Location In New York, at the mouth of the Salmon River, on Lake Ontario, Pulaski, New York Coord
A lighthouse was constructed in Pondicherry in the nineteenth century by the French rulers. A new lighthouse was constructed in 20th century by the government of India. The old lighthouse had first beamed light on 1 September 1836. The new lighthouse started functioning in 1979. [2] Lighthouse in In
#13 South Buffalo North Side Light
South Buffalo North Side Light is a lighthouse formerly located at the entrance to Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo, New York . It is one of two "bottle shaped" beacons located in Buffalo Harbor; the other is the Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light . It is a 29-foot (8.8 m) high beacon constructed of
#14 Blüse Neuwerk
The Blüse Neuwerk (also called Feuerblüse) was built in 1644 by the city of Hamburg on the island Neuwerk . Together with the other beacons and the Great Tower Neuwerk , which was just a fortification at the time, it was the first lighthouse in the Elbe estuary and, after the Blüse Helgoland (1630)
Kannonzaki Lighthouse (観音埼灯台) is a lighthouse on Cape Kannon , on Miura Peninsula , in Yokosuka, Kanagawa , Japan . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( November 2015 ) Lighthouse Kannonzaki Lighthouse Kannon Saki 観音埼灯台 Kannonzaki Lighthouse Location Cape Kannon Miura Peninsu
Store Torungen Lighthouse ( Norwegian : Store Torungen fyrstasjon ) is a coastal lighthouse on the island of Store Torungen in the municipality of Arendal in Agder county, Norway . This lighthouse, together with the nearby Lille Torungen Lighthouse , mark the entrance from the Skaggerak through the
The Carranza Lighthouse , also known as Lighthouse Cabo Carranza , is an active 19th century Chilean lighthouse situated in the Maule Region . It is part of the network of lighthouses in Chile . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2016 ) Lighthouse Carranza lighthouse Ca
#18 Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light
Buffalo North Breakwater South End Light is a lighthouse formerly located at the entrance to Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo, New York . It is one of two "bottle shaped" beacons located in Buffalo Harbor; the other is the South Buffalo North Side Light . It is a 29-foot (8.8 m) high beacon constructed of
#19 Duluth South Breakwater Inner Light
The Duluth South Breakwater Inner Light is a lighthouse on the south breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth, Minnesota , United States. [2] [3] [4] It forms a range with the Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light to guide ships into the canal from Lake Superior . The current structure was built
#20 White Shoal Light, Michigan
The White Shoal Light is a lighthouse located 20 miles (32 km) west of the Mackinac Bridge in Lake Michigan . [10] [11] It is an active aid to navigation . [6] It is also the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes. Lighthouse in Michigan, United States For the light in the James River, see White Sh
Oy Andrée & Rosenqvist Ab (shorter form Oy Andros Ab ) was a boat building yard and engineering works in Turku , Finland in 1906–1939. The company was known for its fast and high-quality boats and also marine engines, which were also applied in stationary use . [1] Boat building yard and engineering
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
#3 Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation ( Japanese : トヨタ自動車株式会社 , Hepburn : Toyota Jidōsha kabushikigaisha , IPA: [toꜜjota] , English: / t ɔɪ ˈ j oʊ t ə / , commonly known as simply Toyota ) is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi , Japan. It was founded by Kiichir
#4 Scania AB
Scania AB is a major Swedish manufacturer headquartered in Södertälje , focusing on commercial vehicles —specifically heavy lorries, trucks and buses. It also manufactures diesel engines for heavy vehicles as well as marine and general industrial applications. Swedish truck and bus manufacturer For
USS William Jones (DD-308) , a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy , named for William Jones . Clemson-class destroyer For ships with similar names, see USS Jones . History United States Namesake William Jones Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation , Union Iron Works , San Francis
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
USS Shelton (DD-790) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy , the second Navy ship named for Ensign James A. Shelton (1916–1942), who was killed in the Battle of Midway . Gearing-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Shelton . USS Shelton on 6 July 1951 Histor
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
HMS Hardy was a Royal Navy ship that was one of 20 Acasta -class destroyers . Serving during the First World War , she was part of the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland . Hardy was built by John I. Thornycroft & Company and laid down on 13 November 1911. The ship was launched on 10 October 1912 a
#6 German World War II destroyers
At the outbreak of the Second World War Nazi Germany 's Kriegsmarine had 21 destroyers ( Ger : Zerstörer ) in service, while another one was just being completed. [1] These 22 vessels – comprising 3 classes (Type 34, 34A and 36) – had all been built in the 1930s, making them modern vessels (no destr
USS Hollister (DD-788) was a Gearing -class destroyer of the United States Navy , named for the three Hollister brothers , who were killed in 1943 while serving in the Navy during World War II . Gearing-class destroyer USS Hollister underway on 2 October 1969 History United States Name Hollister Nam
HMS Venus was a V-class destroyer of the Royal Navy that saw service during the Second World War . She was built by Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company , of Govan , Scotland and launched on 23 February 1943. Frigate of the Royal Navy For other ships with the same name, see HMS Venus . Ven
The I-class destroyers were a group of nine destroyers , including a flotilla leader , built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s. Four similar ships were ordered by the Turkish Navy , of which two were purchased for the Royal Navy, bringing the number of these ships British service to 11—although th
USS Porter (DD-800) was a Fletcher -class destroyer of the United States Navy , the fourth Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter (1780 – 1843), and his son Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813–1891). Fletcher-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Porter . History United States
Hessen (D184) was the fourth ship of the Hamburg-class destroyer of the German Navy . [1] Hamburg-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see German ship Hessen . Hessen on 1 September 1986. History Germany Name Hessen Namesake Hessen Builder H. C. Stülcken Sohn , Hamburg Laid down 5 Feb
#12 JS Umigiri
JS Umigiri (DD-158) is an Asagiri -class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force . Asagiri-class destroyer JS Umigiri at Subic Bay on 29 October 2006 History Japan Name Umigiri (うみぎり) Ordered 1986 Builder IHI Corporation , Tokyo Laid down 31 October 1988 Launched 9 November 1989 Commissio
USS Dallas (DD-199) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the second ship named for Captain Alexander J. Dallas , and was later renamed Alexander Dallas . Clemson-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see USS Dallas . USS Dallas underway
#14 USS Higbee
USS Higbee (DD/DDR-806) was a Gearing -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was the first U.S. warship named for a female member of the U.S. Navy , [1] [2] being named for Chief Nurse Lenah S. Higbee (1874–1941), a pioneering Navy nurse who served as Superintendent of
USS Lamson (DD-328) 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 Lamson . History United States Namesake Roswell Lamson Builder Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation , Union Iron Works , San Franc
The Indomito class was a class of destroyers of the Italian Royal Navy ( Italian : Règia Marina ) before and during World War I . Six were built at Naples by Societa Pattison between 1910 and 1913. They were the first large Italian destroyers and the first fitted with steam turbines . The class is s
HMS Verulam was a V-class destroyer of the British Royal Navy that saw service during the Second World War . Frigate of the Royal Navy For other ships with the same name, see HMS Verulam . Verulam anchored in the Clyde , December 1943 History United Kingdom Name HMS Verulam Ordered 1 September 1941
#18 JS Asagiri
JS Asagiri (DD-151) is an Asagiri -class destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force . Asagiri-class destroyer For other ships with the same name, see Japanese destroyer Asagiri . JS Asagiri at Subic Bay on 1 July 1990 History Japan Name Asagiri (あさぎり) Namesake Asagiri (1929) Ordered 29 March
The Ikazuchi -class destroyers ( 雷型駆逐艦 , Ikazuchi-gata kuchikukan ) was a class of six torpedo boat destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy , which were built in Britain in 1897-99. All were named after celestial phenomena. [1] For destroyer escorts of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, see Ika
#20 HMS Star (1896)
HMS Star was a Palmer three-funnel, 30-knot destroyer ordered by the Royal Navy under the 1896–1897 Naval Estimates. She was the eleventh ship to carry this name since it was introduced in 1643 for a 19-gun ship sold until 1652. [3] [4] Destroyer of the Royal Navy For other ships with the same name,