Execution Rocks Lighthouse, Long Island, NY

TITLE:  Execution Rocks Lighthouse


CAPTION:  This aid to navigation is a familiar sight to commercial boatmen and the many yachtsmen who pilot their craft on Long Island Sound.  It stands about midway between Manhasset and Hempstead Bays, off Sands Point, Port Washington, Long Island, N.Y.
“COME TO LONG ISLAND FOR A REAL VACATION”
POSTCARD ID: 5D-68769-B
PUBLISHER: Reproduced in Natural Color by Tomlin Art Co., Northport, N.Y.
Copyright Color Photo by Milt Price, Northport, N.Y.
POSTMARK: None. Not used postally

Moving the Block Island Southeast Lighthouse, RI

TITLE:  Rhode Island Lighthouse

CAPTION:  Block Island’s Southeast Light being moved out of danger from the edge of Mohegan Bluffs, 245 feet inland in August of 1993.  This light has been in operation since 1975 and is 200 feet above the sea.
Photo by B.L. Gordon
POSTCARD ID: 27149220 New England Lighthouse Series Number Four
PUBLISHER: Pub. & dist. by Books & Tackle, Westerly, RI
POSTMARK: None, Not Used Postally

Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse, Delaware Bay, NJ

TITLE:  Delaware Bay, NJ – #7 in a series of 7 Lighthouses


CAPTION:   BRANDYWINE SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE is located at the southernmost part of Delaware Bay – N.W. of Cape May Point.  It was the first screwpile lighthouse ever built in the United States.  Its 3rd order Fresnel lens shone for the first time on Oct 28, 1850.  After serving well for over 60 years, a new conical structure, requiring less maintenance, was built on a caisson of reinforced concrete and was lit on Oct 20, 1914.  This Light Station is still an important aid to navigation and was the last Lighthouse in the Delaware Bay to have a keeper on board!  Automation took place about 1974 . .  the end of a once proud era!
POSTCARD ID: CP21542
PUBLISHER:  Published by Sandpiper Photos – Fortescue, NJ
©Photo by CAROLE REILY – “The Lighthouse Lady”
POSTMARK:  None, Not Used Postally

 

Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse Delaware Bay NJ

TITLE:  Delaware Bay, N.J. #5 in a series of 7 Lighthouses


CAPTION:   MIAH MAULL SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE derived its strange name from the fact that a man named Nehemiah Maull drowned near the present site in a late 18th century shipwreck.  In 1909, a temporary light shone from the cast iron foundation shell which later that year was partially filled with concrete.  At last – in 1913, the permanent light was exhibited for the 1st time from its 4th order lens which was visible for 15 miles.  Originally painted brown, Miah Maull (by 1941) was “listed” as having a red tower and watch-room, a black lantern room and sitting on a gray base.  During renovation in the early 80’s, the metal canopy covering the walkway was removed by the USCG — “sadly” altering its appearance.  By 1973, Miah Maull was fully automated and is still an active aid to navigation and a favorite fishing spot to many!
POSTCARD ID:  CP17971
PUBLISHER: Published by Sandpiper Photos – Fortescue, NJ
©Photo by CAROLE REILY – “The Lighthouse Lady”
POSTMARK: None ~ Not used postally