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Because they display a light for the guidance of mariners.
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Which new England state has the most lighthouses?
Maine
How does a sailor recognize different lighthouses?
by the stripes or colour and the way it flashes
What are the scientific facts about Incient Egyptian civilization?
Ancient Egyptians invented many simple mechanisms, such as levers and ramps. The Egyptians had an important role in creating ships and lighthouses. They manufactured papyrus and distributed it throughout the Mediterranean basin.
Why is the gun powder plot so important?
why was the gunpowder so important to oliver cromwell
Why is the war in the pacific so important in Australian history?
Its because Australia is in the Pacific, so its important for them.
Why were lighthouses important in 1870?
Lighthouses have always been important for helping ships to navigate away from rocks and reefs that pose dangers to them.
Why are-lighthouses important?
The importance of lighthouses is that they help the ships out at sea to find the harbour safley, especially when there are rocks or icebergs which the ships may bump into. Mostly for ships at sea so they know where the coast line is.
Why did people want to control lighthouses in wars?
They controlled lighthouses so the enemy could crash into the shore, island, rocks, or reef.
Why lighthouses spiralled?
Lighthouses are not spiraled, they are towers.
What are facts about lighthouses?
Egyptians were the people who invented lighthouses. Lighthouses guide sailors as navigators and as warning systems
How many lighthouses are in Connecticut?
There are 23 lighthouses in Connecticut.
How many lighthouses does Ohio have?
Ohio has 24 lighthouses.
How many unmanned lighthouses are there in Western Australia?
Thirty one on the mainland and possibly another 15 or so on offshore islands. All Australian lighthouses are unmanned.
Do you need people in the lighthouses?
yes afcos.add. All of New Zealand's lighthouses used to be manned, but all are automatic these days. So it will depend upon your country.
Why are there so many lighthouses in Maine?
the state has a long rocky seacoast
How many lighthouses are in the coastal plain?
their are currently 1,983,475 lighthouses
What state lighthouses are from?
Nobody actually know when and where the lighthouses were built.
