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What is a lookout?
Lookout can be a person or place.Person - The lookout reported seeing the enemy advancing in the valley below.Place - The lookout post on the cliff had been abandoned.
How many ships have been sunk by icebergs?
there were, by my knowing, these few;Ship LostCanadianImmigrant shipVicksburgWarriorNorth StarMedwayValliantSnowbirdEndymionIslanderAlbatrossTitanictitanicPlaceMid-AtlanticOff Cape RaceOff Cape RaceGrand BanksCabot StraitsOff NewfoundlandGrand BanksCape RaceGrand BanksOff AlaskaMid-AtlanticOff Cape RacetitanicYear186318641869187818811887189718981900190119031912titanicLives Lost4515865296729706867241234
What was inside of the lighthouse of Alexandria?
The lighthouse of Alexandria was:also known as the Pharossituated on the island of Pharos off the coast of Alexandriabuilt between 285 and 247 BCits height is estimated to have been between 115 and 135 m, or 380 and 440 ft, as 10th century travellers reported it as being 300 cubits highits construction was commissioned by Satrap (or governor) Ptolemyit is believed to have been irreparably damaged by two earthquakes in 1303 and 1323at the time of its completion, it was the first lighthouse in the world and the tallest building in existence, apart from the Great PyramidIts light was said to have been visible for 35 miles - 55km - out to sea.It was so famous even today the Spanish and Italian for lighthouse is faro. French also uses that root with 'phare'. (The latin was Pharos)In 1994, divers off the coast of Alexandria discovered giant limestone blocks underwater that they believe to be from the Pharos (the lighthouse's official name)For more information, see the related link below.
What did cro-Magnon men paint on cave walls?
According to what has been discovered ancient men painted hunting scenes and other nature scenes on cave walls. Art has always been based on what is relevant to the artist.
What does the greek key symbol mean?
The symbols on a Greek cape meant many things Red: Authority Yellow ( lines out lining the cape): Spuriousness Sword or shield: War Blue dots: This cape had already been used in a war before Picture of one Greek god : Sybolized what ever the Greek god stood for as for Athena stood for war the god would stand for war
Is Cape Hatteras lighthouse an important lighthouse?
Historically, it has been. Nowadays, with devices such as GPS in use, not so much.
Who built the first cape may lighthouse?
The Cape lookout lighthouse was built in 1857 at the authorization of the US Congress at the time. It is located on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina and stands 163 feet high. It is the only lighthouse in the US that has the checkered daymark painted on it.
What is a lookout?
Lookout can be a person or place.Person - The lookout reported seeing the enemy advancing in the valley below.Place - The lookout post on the cliff had been abandoned.
What is the name of the keeper for Currituck Island Lighthouse?
There hasn't been a lighthouse keeper at Currituck Island Lighthouse since it was automated back in 1939.
What lighthouse was nicknamed 'Ireland's Teardrop'?
Fastnet Rock is a very small island, which has been referred to as "Ireland's teardrop". It has a lighthouse on it.
What did they make the lighthouse of Alexandria out of?
The most common belief is that the lighthouse was made of marble. However since it has never been discovered we cannot be certain.
What is the oldest working lighthouse in N America called?
The oldest working lighthouse in North America is called Sambro; it is on Sambro Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, and was built 1758. The oldest working lighthouse in the United States is the Sandy Hook lighthouse in New Jersey, built 1765.
Where do you dock when you have been to the lighthouse once on Ghost Story Island?
As best as can be determined, the original plan for the quest was to have you go to the lighthouse first when you get the boat (Kestrel). Then you would see the prison with the lighthouse searchlight, and go to the prison after setting up the thermometer in the lighthouse room. Then, when the prison was done, you would return to the beach (by the inn) and there get the message to return to the lighthouse. The lighthouse keeper and the locket from the wreck let you continue.
Does the company Aaron Cape Transportation Network exist?
Aaron Cape, also known as A-Cape, has been determined to be a fraudulent operation.
What could be the different causes of shipwrecks at south Africa?
There are hundreds of shipwrecks around the South African coast; many of them around Cape Town, which have been primarily caused by high seas and storm wind conditions. Inattention to navigational aids and lighthouse warnings is a secondary factor.
When did cape Kennedy change its name to cape Canaveral?
Cape Kennedy was renamed Cape Canaveral in 1973. The renaming was part of an effort to restore the original name that had been used for the Cape since the 16th century.
Who painted a picture of Queen Anne's Revenge?
No information has been found. But be sure that someone has painted it.
