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Lighthouses
A lighthouse is a structure used to house a light source that acts as an aid to navigation for those at sea. It can also use a sound source for warning. They are also used to warn of dangerous coastlines, reefs, and other hazards, while indicating safe entries to harbors. Most remaining lighthouses are automatic rather than being manned. Questions should relate directly to all aspects regarding lighthouses, including their use and history.
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Why are lighthouses in the UK funded by light dues and not the government?
Because the goverment don't want to dig a deeper hole.
They have money problems and they arn't looking to fix it, either.
What are the oldest orchestras?
The oldest orchestra in the European (classical) musical tradition is the Royal Danish Orchestra - known as "Det Kongelige Kapel" or "The Royal Chapel" in Danish - founded in 1448 by king Christian I and continuing to the present day. The orchestra in 1448 would have been very different from the orchestra that bears the same name today: at that time it would have been comprised mostly of singers, trumpets and drummers for ceremonial music. Today it resembles a modern symphony orchestra, with 114 full-time musicians, and performs with the Royal Danish Opera and the Royal Danish Ballet.
When was Saint Augustine founded?
What happend to the lighthouse of Alexandria?
After being completed in 247 BCE, it lasted about 1,500 years. Two earthquakes in the fourteenth century, one in 1303 and one in 1323 succeeded in causing formidable damage. The lighthouse collapsed three years later, in 1326. Parts of it were found in the Mediterranean Sea in 1994 and they are thinking of making it a museum for divers.
Why are lighthouses paid for by light dues?
It is because it gives the government more money
Sources: Live in a lighthouse
first spray it with a bee killer, when the bees settle down take a LONG pole and knock it down, and smash it, and spray again
What should you make the Lighthouse of Alexandria out of if you are doing a project for school?
You can use styrofoamsss and shave it off and paint it,,, its easy.. that's what im doing!!
How many Corvettes were built for the 2003 model year?
35,469 total units.
See the following link....http://www.web-cars.com/corvette/options.php?optionyear=2003
How old is the oak island lighthouse?
The Oak Island Lighthouse was completed in 1958, making it 52 years old in the year 2010.
Unfortunately yes, I'm (involuntarily) listening to one right now at 03:10 am.
What is the average wage for structural engineering?
Regionally within the UK, a good place to look is the salary guide at www.hays.co.uk
How many times was the lighthouse of Alexandria hit by an earthquake?
There were two earthquakes that had a direct impact on the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
How do you make a model of the Lighthouse Of Alexandria?
You can buy styrofoam and shave it into the shape of a lighthouse then paint
it...or you can bye cardboard cut the shape of a lighthouse which is easier to
paint then put detail with sharpie. much easier to carry if you build on a poster
board
What did Robert stephenson build in Scotland?
Robert Stevenson built 16 lighthouses, five bridges, and a column.
Lighthouses: Bell Rock, Isle of May High, Isle of May Low, Corsewall, Point of Ayre, Sumburgh Head, Dunnet Head, Calf of Man, Rinns of Islay, Buchan Ness, Cape Wrath, Tarbat Ness, Mull of Galloway, Girdle Ness, Barra Head, Lismore
He also helped his stepfather, Thomas Smith, build at least one lighthouse.
Bridges: Annan, Hutcheson, Marykirk, Regent, Stirling New
...and the Melville Column in Edinburgh.
The sailors sung this hymn of prayer every evening?
they sang salve regina
im not lying
and i cant login
Which state has the second most lighthouses?
- New York is the second state in USA that is having most lighthouses.
- The state that had, and still has the greatest number of lighthouses is - MICHIGAN
Who designed Australia's first lighthouse?
Australia's first lighthouse is the Macquarie lighthouse, situated on Sydney Harbour's southern side, and constructed in 1818. It was designed by ex-convict architect Francis Greenway, under the command of Governor Macquarie.
