lighthouse
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It has navigational equipment and a lighthouse built by the U.K. in 1914.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
"We did have a really lovely time," she says, remembering trips to a lighthouse and collecting coasters.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
In the other version, participants could use a lighthouse as a fixed reference point.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Bill Green offered to take me out on his boat and show me a cool lighthouse.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Emma and I clambered over the ship’s door, which lay bent on the steps where it had landed, and entered the lighthouse.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
"After many years, I found myself navigating manually again, searching for lighthouses to make sure we stayed on course," Islam said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The charge, set at $6.70 a ton for the year starting July 1, covers sanitary services, lighthouses and lifesaving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
For those wanting to stay somewhere away from the norm, there are choices around the UK ranging from lighthouses and windmills to prison cells and tree houses.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Struck by the beauty and lore of lighthouses, journalist Hailey Branson-Potts shares her favorites from across the state — and offers tips for getting the best views.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025
“Seems to me we have lighthouses right here in the U.S.A.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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