Gay Head Lighthouse: The First Light on Martha's Vineyard

Standing tall on the colorful clay cliffs of Martha's Vineyard, Gay Head Lighthouse has provided safe passage to seafarers since 1799. The steadfast tower marks a dangerous and heavily traveled passage between the island and mainland known as Devil's Bridge. Being the first lighthouse on the Vineyard, Gay Head Light has a rich and varied history filled with stories of inspirational lighthouse keepers, disastrous shipwrecks and even mysterious deaths. Today, Gay Head Light serves as an iconic symbol of the island's maritime history and attracts visitors from around the world. Join author William Waterway as he charts the history of the lighthouse from the original wooden tower lit with oil lamps to the rebuilt brick structure that houses the famous Fresnel lens.

Author: William Waterway
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 06/24/2014
Pages: 178
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781540223203
ISBN10: 1540223205
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | New England (CT, MA, ME, NH,
- Architecture | Buildings | Landmarks & Monuments
- Transportation | Navigation

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