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International Lighthouses · Miscellaneous videos

Unsolved Mysteries: The Eerie Vanishing of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers

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What happened to the three keepers of Flannan Isles (Eilean Mòr) Lighthouse in Scotland? This episode of “Buzzfeed Unsolved Mysteries” tries to answer that question. Wickie from NHJeremy D’Entremont is the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He is the president and historian for the American… Continue reading Unsolved Mysteries: The Eerie Vanishing of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers

International Lighthouses · Keepers · News

Happy New Year from Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse

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Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse Keepers Taylor and Jesse sent along these photos of the light station they are keeping on Maatsuyker Island, Tasmania (Australia). They are on this isolated island for six months taking care of the station. In addition to the tower, there are three large houses on Maatsuyker, all built in 1890/1891. There are… Continue reading Happy New Year from Maatsuyker Island Lighthouse

International Lighthouses · News · Tours

Society’s Scotland / England Tour: Part 1

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From July 10 to 26, the U.S. Lighthouse Society is touring Scotland and England, focusing on lighthouses, of course! Society Executive Director Jeff Gales has been sending daily updates of their travels. [Click on the images to enlarge and read his captions.] Submitted by Jeff Gales, U.S. Lighthouse Society Executive Director, July 10 & 11, 2017 *… Continue reading Society’s Scotland / England Tour: Part 1