When storm winds blew and the seas grew large during the age of sail, schooners and fishing boats would often run for the nearest harbor of refuge to ride out […]
Suiting Up for Winter Safety at Maine’s Little River Lighthouse
“A keeper not only has to be a steady steeple jack on the sides of his lighthouse, but he must also be a good enough boatman to navigate the water […]
Rockland Breakwater and Owls Head Lights Settle Down for Winter after a Beaming Summer
The winds of November were blowing strong and cold when volunteers from the Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse paid late season visits to Rockland Breakwater (Nov. 7) and Owls Head […]
