A History Of South Carolina Lighthouses

Author : John Hairr
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625845306

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A History of South Carolina Lighthouses by John Hairr Pdf

Before radar, depth finders and satellite-guided navigation, long before the seafloor was charted with scientific precision, mariners relied on lighthouses to approach a coastline safely. South Carolina's history with lighthouses goes back nearly two and a half centuries. At Cape Romain, a windmill was converted into a lighthouse. St. Philip's Church in Charleston was converted into a beacon for seafarers to aid navigation to the Holy City. With such a long and storied past, the story of South Carolina's lighthouses is inseparable from its maritime history. Join author John Hairr as he recounts the fascinating history of these beacons that have shone above the shores of the Palmetto State.

Author : Margie Willis Clary,Kim McDermott
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1531634095

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South Carolina Lighthouses by Margie Willis Clary,Kim McDermott Pdf

Boasting one of the oldest lighthouses in North America and the most working lighthouses today, South Carolina has a long seafaring history. In 1767, the Morris Island Lighthouse was built at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, and before 1860, there were lighthouses in Georgetown, Cape Romain, Bull's Bay, and Hunting Island. During the Civil War, all lighthouses on the eastern coast were darkened. Many were destroyed. After the war, towers that had been damaged were repaired, and additional lights were erected on Daufuskie and Hilton Head Islands. In 1962, the new Charleston Light on Sullivan's Island replaced the Morris Island Lighthouse, which was suffering from erosion by the ever-encroaching sea. The new light contained an elevator and two rotating beacons capable of producing 28 million candlepower, a light that can be seen 26 miles out to sea. At that time, it was considered one of the most powerful lights in the Western Hemisphere.

Author : Margie Willis Clary,Kim Mcdermott
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0738525464

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South Carolina Lighthouses: 15 Historic Postcards by Margie Willis Clary,Kim Mcdermott Pdf

Author : John Hairr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : 0967653770

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South Carolina Lighthouses by John Hairr Pdf

A first-time guide to all South Carolina lighthouses and their rich maritime history. Stories abound from a church that served as a range light to a lighthouse on Ft. Sumter and what happened to it during the Civil War and after.

Author : Bruce Roberts,Cheryl Shelton-Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780762768332

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North Carolina Lighthouses by Bruce Roberts,Cheryl Shelton-Roberts Pdf

A stunning, full-color celebration of some of the world’s most famous lighthouses, the shoreline they stand on, and the people who have worked to protect them The lore and history of North Carolina’s seafaring past comes to life in the text by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and photographs by Bruce Roberts.

Author : David Stick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Lighthouses
ISBN : IND:30000144581729

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North Carolina Lighthouses by David Stick Pdf

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9781561641482

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Lighthouses of the Carolinas by Terrance Zepke Pdf

The author presents historical and contemporary photographs of the lighthouses of the Carolinas, stories of how they were built and of the people who lived and worked there, and information concerning visits to the surrounding areas.

Author : Cheryl Shelton-Roberts,Bruce Roberts
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781469641492

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North Carolina Lighthouses by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts,Bruce Roberts Pdf

Of the over four dozen lighthouses that once marked the jagged shoreline of North Carolina, only nine still stand, watching over 300 miles of coast. These beacons are cherished monuments of North Carolina history. In addition to warning ships to safer waters, they now draw thousands of visitors each year. With this book, cofounders of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and Bruce Roberts provide a well-researched, human-centered, and beautifully illustrated history of these towering structures. The authors offer stories—including the misadventures of Civil War spies and the threat of looming German U-boats off the North Carolina coast—that provide important context and meaning to the history of North Carolina's lighthouses. From Cape Fear to Currituck Beach, every still-standing lighthouse is lovingly described alongside their architects, builders, and keepers and the sailors who depended on the lighthouses to keep them from harm.

Author : Margie Willis Clary,Kim McDermott
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0738554006

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South Carolina Lighthouses by Margie Willis Clary,Kim McDermott Pdf

Boasting one of the oldest lighthouses in North America and the most working lighthouses today, South Carolina has a long seafaring history. In 1767, the Morris Island Lighthouse was built at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, and before 1860, there were lighthouses in Georgetown, Cape Romain, Bull's Bay, and Hunting Island. During the Civil War, all lighthouses on the eastern coast were darkened. Many were destroyed. After the war, towers that had been damaged were repaired, and additional lights were erected on Daufuskie and Hilton Head Islands. In 1962, the new Charleston Light on Sullivan's Island replaced the Morris Island Lighthouse, which was suffering from erosion by the ever-encroaching sea. The new light contained an elevator and two rotating beacons capable of producing 28 million candlepower, a light that can be seen 26 miles out to sea. At that time, it was considered one of the most powerful lights in the Western Hemisphere.

Author : Terrance Zepke
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781561649587

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Lighthouses of the Carolinas by Terrance Zepke Pdf

Eighteen lighthouses still stand in the Carolinas, from Currituck Lighthouse near the Virginia border down to Haig Point Lighthouse near the border with Georgia. Author Zepke tells how they were built and how they have weathered hurricanes, erosion, and neglect. Some are open to visitors; others can be seen from the coast or on a passing boat. In this second edition, all the travel guide information is updated, along with new sections on light keepers, the U.S. Lighthouse Board, and a timeline.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 080784876X

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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse by Anonim Pdf

Carr tells the story of the noble lighthouse from its earliest history to details of the 1999 relocation of the treasured landmark. For now, North Carolinians have succeeded in protecting their lighthouse as it has protected thousands of sailors for over a century. 32 halftones. Maps.

Author : John Hairr
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0738515205

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North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations by John Hairr Pdf

Since the earliest days of European exploration, mariners have heard tales and relayed their own stories of North Carolina's perilous shoreline. With bold capes jutting into the ocean, sandy shoals extending miles offshore, fickle weather, and treacherous currents, it is no wonder that the coastline of the Old North State came to be known as the "The Graveyard of the Atlantic." The inherent dangers of traveling North Carolina's coast long ago gave rise to a fascinating and world-renowned strand of lighthouses and lifesaving stations from Currituck to Cape Fear. For more than two centuries, these bright beacons of safety have guided ships into busy harbors, signaled dangerous navigational obstacles, and warmed the hearts of homesick travelers. Their unique shapes and stoic beauty, as well as the adventures and lore that surround them, have elevated North Carolina's lighthouses to a legendary level far beyond their practical purposes. Indeed, they have become symbols of a brave and triumphant way of life. As the use of satellite navigation increases, many of the lighthouses along the coast are being phased out of operation. Not surprisingly, a new wave of travelers have begun making pilgrimages, whether by land or sea, to visit these famous landmarks. Tourists from all over the world now make the journey to lighthouses at Currituck Beach, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, and others. North Carolina Lighthouses and Lifesaving Stations presents to readers the tales behind the lighthouses, illuminating their past in both word and image.

Author : Cheryl Shelton-Roberts,Bruce Roberts
Publisher : Mann Media Incorporated
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0972339639

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North Carolina Lighthouses by Cheryl Shelton-Roberts,Bruce Roberts Pdf

"For more than 200 years, North Carolina's stoic lighthouses have defined the state's lacy yet lethal coastline as residents have worked to outsmart the impetuous shoals of the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Celebrating these revered symbols of warning and welcome, North Carolina's leading lighthouse experts, Bruce and Cheryl Shelton Roberts, explore how and why North Carolinians have bravely defended themselves from shifting winds and waves. Their years of extensive research have produced groundbreaking information and insights into the complex world of coastal North Carolina."

Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614238751

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Across North Carolina: Walking a Thousand Miles through Wildness, Culture and History by Danny Bernstein Pdf

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail shows off the most spectacular, historic and quirky elements of the North Carolina landscape. Stretching one thousand miles from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to Jockey's Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks, the route takes in Fraser fir trees and pelicans, old grist and textile mills, working cotton and tobacco farms, Revolutionary War sites and two British cemeteries complete with Union Jacks. The trail is half on footpaths and half on back roads, offering experiences not only in nature but also in small towns, at historic monuments, in family cemeteries and in local shops. Author Danny Bernstein has taken it all in and shares her knowledge for those who might follow in her footsteps.

Author : Eric Jay Dolin
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781631491535

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Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse by Eric Jay Dolin Pdf

"What Moby-Dick is to whales, Brilliant Beacons is to lighthouses—a transformative account of a familiar yet mystical subject." —Laurence Bergreen, author of Columbus: The Four Voyages In this "magnificent compendium" (New Republic), best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin presents the definitive history of American lighthouses, and in so doing "illuminate[s] the history of America itself" (Entertainment Weekly). Treating readers to a memorable cast of characters and "fascinating anecdotes" (New York Review of Books), Dolin shows how the story of the nation, from a regional backwater colony to global industrial power, can be illustrated through its lighthouses—from New England to the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, the Pacific Coast, and all the way to Alaska and Hawaii. A Captain and Classic Boat Best Nautical Book of 2016