Από Μηνύστε Clark στις 29 Απρ. 2008 Ειδήσεις | Σχόλια μακριά 
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Υψηλότερες παλίρροιες στον κόσμο ένα παράγοντας
Τοποθετημένη στο τέλος της παραλίας σημείου άμμου στον κόλπο Fundy στη λεκάνη του Minas, η κοινωνία συντήρησης φάρων πέντε νησιών (Νέα Σκοτία) είναι καθορισμός του σταδίου για μια άλλη κίνηση. Ο φάρος, που κινείται τελευταία φορά το 1996 λόγω «υψηλότερες παλίρροιες στον κόσμο,» άλλη μια φορά κάθεται επικίνδυνα κοντά στην άκρη. Εντούτοις, ένας μεγαλύτερος καθοριστικός παράγοντας είναι η θέση του στο α ιδιωτικό campground
. The Society would like to see it moved to public land owned by Colchester County to guarantee future accessibility by the public to this pepper-pot style lighthouse.
By Sue Clark on Apr 28, 2008 in News | Comments Off Print This Post
Tchefuncte River Lighthouse Work Begins
After delays caused by the two infamous 2005 hurricanes (Katrina and Rita), restoration work on the land at the Tchefuncte River Rear Range Lighthouse (Madisonville, Louisiana) is underway. Recent plantings of cypress trees by volunteers are the humble beginnings of a project that aims to reduce the erosion and make the light accessible again. The lighthouse has been subjected to erosion over the years, and all that remains of access is a privately owned marshland behind it.
By Sue Clark on Apr 23, 2008 in Featured | Comments Off Print This Post
French Lighthouses Are Disintegrating
Harsh words perhaps, but those are direct quotes from Marc Pointud, the founder of the National Society for the Patrimony of Lighthouses and Signals, as stated in an article today from the Tuscaloosa News. Pointud, an expert in maritime treasures, is sounding the alarm to save at least some of these national treasures from the rot that as overtaken them since lighthouse keepers were put out to pasture. Or sea in this case. Between automation, time and the tolls of weather, rot has set in. The lighthouses are still required by French law, but unfortunately their preservation is not required. All that’s wanted is light that is visible up to 30 miles out to sea. The French, after all, don’t quite trust American GPS.
By Sue Clark on Apr 21, 2008 in News | Comments Off Print This Post
Phillippine Lighthouse Will Maintain Rustic Look
The ruins of the 18th century Spanish lighthouse at Sitio Guisi, Barangay Dolores, Nueva Valencia on the island of Guimaras might be rehabilitated into an observation deck for tourists if the Department of Tourism Secretary has his way. According to a story at The News Today, Secretary Joseph Ace Durano wants to rehabilitate the ruins of the Lusaran Point lighthouse, while at the same time maintaining the “rustic look” of the site. Plans are to turn it into a viewing deck for tourists. The Tourism Department will provide the funding for this project.
By Sue Clark on Apr 19, 2008 in News, Opinion | Comments Off Print This Post
Own a Lighthouse For a Day
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, in an effort to garner funds for their restoration projects, has decided to offer corporate sponsorships to local businesses near South Portland, ME. Businesses such as auto dealers, banks, insurance companies and restaurants are being sent a package with details on how they can have a banner wrapped around the lighthouse for a Saturday, during the height of summer’s tourist season. These sponsorships will cost $1500 USD and will also include the right to post signs at the ticket booth and include their logo on printed materials for the open house. The company and its employees will get a private tour of the lighthouse and free tickets to the open house.
