Item # HL250
Nantucket Island once teemed with whaling ships and bustled with commerce as numerous ships navigated the nearby waters. But this island posed a great threat to mariners unfamiliar with its hidden perils. After sailors discovered the David South Shoal, the Lighthouse Board commissioned a sentinel to stand atop the high cliffs, marking the dangerous spot. Established in 1850, Sankaty Head Light became a model of architectural strength. The Lighthouse Board judged it as one of the best and most solidly built lighthouses in the country. In fact, the keepers made only minor repairs to this well-built sentinel over its years of service.
As time and technology progressed, electricity replaced oil, a revolving beacon glowed in place of th
Sankaty, MA Harbour Lights North Atlantic Region Item # HL250
Nantucket Island once teemed with whaling ships and bustled with commerce as numerous ships navigated the nearby waters. But this island posed a great threat to mariners unfamiliar wit
Price: $113.72
