Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Shillay is the location of Monach Lighthouse, built by David and Thomas Stevenson in 1864. The lighthouse was closed in 1942 but, following the sinking of the oil tanker MV Braer in 1993, a new and much smaller lighthouse was built in 1997. This had a range of 10 nautical miles (19 kilometres); when a range of 18 nautical miles (33 kilometres ...
A stone from the lighthouse has been removed into the church wall at Paible; a keeper had carved into it "Eternity Oh Eternity". [2] Just to the south of Shillay, there is an Eilean Siorraidh ("Island of Eternity"; formerly Eilean Siorruidh) - whether this carving is a reference to this or the solitude of the island is unrecorded.
The islet on which Kisimul Castle stands is the ancient seat of Clan MacNeil and Shillay in the Monach Isles had a staffed lighthouse until 1942. [28] The tiny Beasts of Holm of the east coast of Lewis were the site of the sinking of the Iolaire during the first few hours of 1919, [ 29 ] one of the worst maritime disasters in United Kingdom ...
Make your way to the top of the fully restored Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport, and you’ll be rewarded with unbeatable sunrise and sunset views of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. Constructed ...
Head over to the southern tip of Jamestown on Monday and climb to the top of Beavertail Lighthouse between 1:30 and 4 p.m. Visitors should note the following: Openings are weather dependent; if ...
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
A. ^ This lighthouse was built in honor of South Carolina's governors. It is privately maintained and an unofficial aid to navigation. It is privately maintained and an unofficial aid to navigation. B. ^ The deactivation date for the Haig Point Range Lights is disputed among sources.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us