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Glossary of lighthouse terminology
An explanation of the Words used around the lights. |
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Instructions
to Light Keepers 1835 instructions to Lighthouse Keepers |
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Lighthouse Service Chronology A chronological listing of important dates in the history of the US Lighthouse Service |
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Lighthouse
Service uniforms 1894 Regulations on the wearing of uniforms |
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Distances between Great
Lakes Ports Traveling distances between major ports on Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron |
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Visibility
of objects at a distance A chart showing the relative distance at which a structure of a given height can be seen |
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The
Army Corps of Engineers A history of the Corps of Engineers, which played a pivotal role in the opening up of Great Lakes harbors and in the construction of many lighthouse |
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Cream
City Brick The story of "the brick that made Milwaukee" famous |
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John Ericsson The father of the propeller, the caloric engine and numerous other technological breakthroughs |
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Orlando
Metcalfe Poe One of the most influential Lighthouse Board Chief Engineers to serve on the Western Lakes |
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James
Jesse Strang The incredible story of "The Mormon King" of Beaver Island |