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Early lighthouses (prior to electricity) were made to revolve via a mechanism similar to that of a grandfather clock. The chain necessary to turn the mechanism was quite long. The building needed to be quite tall to accommodate that chain. Each day, the lighthouse keeper would take weights to the top of the chain an attach them to keep the light turning. The heighth of the building had nothing to do with visibility seaward. Even those on high bluffs had to be tall for the above reason.
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What would a lighthouse perched on rocks at sea be called?
A lighthouse perched on rocks at sea is typically called a "rock lighthouse" or a "rocky outcrop lighthouse". These lighthouses are built on rocky promontories or cliffs to guide ships away from hazards such as underwater rocks or reefs.
What state lighthouses are from?
Nobody actually know when and where the lighthouses were built.
Why were ligthhouse built?
To shake people <---(shake people? what you on about?) lighthouses were built for ships to be able to see that they are close to the harbour and to stop crashing inot rocks and the breakwater.
How many lighthouses have been built in Dungeness?
Dungeness, a community located in Clallam County, Washington, is famous for its lighthouses. In Dungeness, there have been five lighthouses that have been built.
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 did people want to control lighthouses in wars?
They controlled lighthouses so the enemy could crash into the shore, island, rocks, or reef.
What was the purpose of the east point lighthouse built?
All lighthouses are built as navigational aids.
South Carolina famous landmark that was built by humans?
Consider its many lighthouses.
Why are lighthouses in specific locations?
Lighthouses are built in areas of potential danger to warn sailors. They are also used as a navigation aid as each lighthouse's lights flash in a different pattern.
When and where was the first lighthouse built in Europe?
Eddystone Rock was the site of the first offshore lighthouse built in Europe. The first of four lighthouses here was built in 1698.
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.
Are Ancient Greek lighthouses different from Canadian lighthouses?
Yes, because they are in different climates and also because the Greek lighthouses happen to be built bigger. Further details: The lighthouses will still serve the same basic function, i.e. to warn ships of treacherous waters. However, the method of construction will have been quite different, and the technology of the light will differ greatly also.
