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The Ultimate Chart of 100 Lighthouses of the United States Written By: Rob Bowman Calling all lighthouse-lovers! If you're as mesmerized at the sight of one of the many magnificent lighthouses along the U.S. coasts as we are, then this is the guide for you! The team at SI Yachts has created the ultimate chart of 100 of the most interesting, beautiful, and historic lighthouses that can be found all across the United States. It highlights not only the amazing architecture of the lighthouse tower but also of the lightkeeper's house attached or adjacent to it. America's lighthouses come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, but they all serve the same purpose of acting as a beacon to guide boats, ships, and yachts in and out of harbors safely. Which of these 100 lighthouses of the United States is your favorite? Click the image to expand
The first lighthouse ever built in the United States was the historic Boston Light, which was first lit in 1716. The original lighthouse didn't last long, though, as it was destroyed by the British in 1776 during the American Revolution. The current Boston Light was rebuilt in 1783 and is still in operation today, making it the second-oldest working lighthouse in America. It is also the only lighthouse in the U.S. to still be actively staffed by the U.S. Coast Guard. What Is the Oldest Lighthouse in the United States?The oldest lighthouse in the United States that is still standing is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey. It was built in 1764, has never been rebuilt, and is still in operation today. When it was first built, it was only 500 feet from the tip of Sandy Hook, but today, it stands nearly a mile and a half inland from the tip due to land growth caused by littoral drift. The newest lighthouse in the U.S. is the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, which was first lit in 1962 and sits at the entrance of Charleston Harbor on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina. It was built in a triangular shape to withstand winds of 125 mph and is the only lighthouse in the United States with an elevator and air conditioning. Where Is the Tallest Lighthouse in the United States?The tallest lighthouse in the United States is the Cape Hatteras Light, which is 198.5 feet tall. The lighthouse is located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks, in Buxton, North Carolina, and protects one of the most hazardous parts of the Atlantic Coast. The strong current there has caused many shipwrecks, giving it the reputation of being the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." The Cape Hatteras lighthouse is known for being one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the United States, famed for its unique black and white candy-stripe pattern. What is the shortest lighthouse in the U.S.? The smallest lighthouse registered with the U.S. Coast Guard is the 6-foot-tall Pocahontas Light on Echo Point, Great Diamond Island, in Casco Bay off of Portland, ME. What Is the Most Expensive Lighthouse Ever Built in the United States?The most expensive lighthouse ever built in the U.S. is the St. George Reef Light, which cost $715,000 to build in 1892, or $23.6 million when adjusted for inflation, more than double the initial estimate. This led to an erratic construction schedule that took nearly ten years, as the project had to wait for the federal government to allocate more funds. The St. George Reef Light is a wave-washed lighthouse, with ocean water hitting it on all four sides. This unique design and the rocky location it was built on led to it being a far more difficult lighthouse to build than most others. Did the Statue of Liberty Used to Be a Lighthouse?Yes, the Statue of Liberty was once an official lighthouse. The Statue of Liberty operated as a lighthouse in its early years and was placed under the care of the U.S. Lighthouse Board in 1886. However, the statue proved to be useless as a lighthouse, with the light from its torch much too dim to be a navigational aid. Due to this, it only operated as a lighthouse for 16 years. The Statue of Liberty's unsuccessful attempt at being a lighthouse could be partly attributed to the fact that it was the first lighthouse in the U.S. to use electric lighting, which was a new technology at that time. Which of the many incredible lighthouses of the U.S. is your favorite to cruise past in your boat or yacht? 100 Lighthouses of the United States
Lighthouse State Alcatraz Island Light California Assateague Lighthouse Virginia Baker Island Light Maine Bald Head Island Lighthouse North Carolina Barnegat Lighthouse New Jersey Battery Point Lighthouse California Big Sable Point Lighthouse Michigan Biloxi Lighthouse Mississippi Block Island Southeast Lighthouse Rhode Island Bodie Island Lighthouse North Carolina Bolivar Lighthouse Texas Boon Island Light Maine Boston Light Massachusetts Cape Ann Lighthouses Massachusetts Cape Charles Lighthouse Virginia Cape Disappointment Lighthouse Oregon Cape Florida Light Florida Cape Hatteras Light North Carolina Cape Henry Lighthouses Virginia Cape May Lighthouse New Jersey Cape Meares Lighthouse Oregon Cape Neddick Lighthouse Maine Chicago Harbor Lighthouse Illinois Clover Island Lighthouse Washington Cockspur Island Lighthouse Georgia Coquille River Lighthouse Oregon Currituck Beach Lighthouse North Carolina Detroit River Light Michigan Diamond Head Lighthouse Hawaii Diamond Lady Lighthouse North Carolina Eldred Rock Lighthouse Alaska Erie Harbor North Pier Light Pennsylvania Fire Island Lighthouse New York Fourteen Foot Shoal Light Michigan Gay Head Lighthouse Massachusetts Grand Haven Lighthouse Michigan Greens Ledge Lighthouse Connecticut Grosse Point Lighthouse Illinois Harbour Town Lighthouse South Carolina Heceta Head Light Oregon Holland Harbor Light Michigan Isles of Shoals Light Hampshire Juniper Island Lighthouse Vermont Kilauea Lighthouse Hawaii Lansing Shoal Light Michigan Lime Point Lighthouse California Little Sable Point Light Michigan Loggerhead Lighthouse Florida Lorain Lighthouse Ohio Marblehead Light Ohio Marshall Point Lighthouse Maine Mission Point Lighthouse Michigan Mobile Bay Lighthouse Alabama Moloka'i Lighthouse Hawaii Montauk Point Lighthouse New York Mystic Seaport Lighthouse Connecticut London Harbor Light Connecticut New London Ledge Light Connecticut North Head Lighthouse Washington North Manitou Light Michigan Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Michigan Old Point Loma Lighthouse California Pigeon Point Lighthouse California Pocahontas Light Maine Poe Reef Light Michigan Point Arena Light California Point Betsie Light Michigan Point Bonita Lighthouse California Point Isabel Lighthouse Texas Point Reyes Lighthouse California Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Florida Pond Island Light Maine Poplar Point Lighthouse Rhode Island Portland Head Light Maine Portsmouth Harbor Light New Hampshire Prudence Island Lighthouse Rhode Island Rose Island Lighthouse Rhode Island Round Island Light Michigan Sakonnet Lighthouse Island Sand Island Lighthouse Alabama Sandy Hook Lighthouse New Jersey Sanibel Island Lighthouse Florida Sapelo Island Light Georgia Sheffield Island Lighthouse Connecticut Split Rock Lighthouse Minnesota St. Augustine Lighthouse Florida St. George Reef Light California St. Simons Island Lighthouse Georgia Statue of Liberty Lighthouse New York Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse South Carolina Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Maryland Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Ohio Turtle Rock Lighthouse Pennsylvania Two Harbors Light Minnesota Tybee Island Lighthouse Georgia Warrior Rock Lighthouse Oregon West Quoddy Head Light Maine White Shoal Lighthouse Michigan Wind Point Lighthouse Wisconsin Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Oregon This infographic is brought to you by SI Yachts viking yachts for sale and azimut yachts for sale. (责任编辑：) |
