Products related to Lighthouses:
-
Lighthouses
Lighthouses may stand watchfully over serene waters one day and be bombarded by immense waves the next.They may look out on the most spectacular views, mark the entrance to a busy harbour or be placed in some of the world’s most desolate locations.To seafarers they are guiding lights in dangerous waters, but, once decommissioned, they can acquire an air of mystery.They are the most strictly functional of all civilian buildings and yet they can be surprisingly beautiful and varied in design.Are they square, cylindrical or octagonal? Are they single structures or towers on top of other buildings?Are they made of wood, stone, brick, or concrete? Are they coloured with stripes or bands? From Lake Michigan to the Arctic Circle, from the British Isles to Brazil, Lighthouses celebrates more than 200 structures and the stunning vistas that surround them.Taking examples from all around the world, the book features an immense array of operating and disused lighthouses from the 18th century to the present day, from those marking ocean coastlines to structures besides lakes and on rivers, from lighthouses cloaked in ice to Art Deco classics to tilting structures abandoned in sand dunes.Presented in a handy pocket-sized format, Lighthouses is arranged geographically, with more than 200 colour photographs and captions explaining the construction, operation and history of each entry.
Price: 9.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Lighthouses of the Great Lakes : Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superior
Lighthouse of the Great Lakes combines the fascinating history and lore of approximately forty-one lighthouses with stunning color and black-and-white photographs.Focusing on the lighthouses of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, this beautifully illustrated book provides stirring descriptions of the lighthouses as well as directions and details on visiting them.Together with striking photographs and regional locator maps, they complete this comprehensive examination of memorable Great Lakes landmarks.
Price: 14.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Lighthouses of Wales
There are more than 30 lighthouses around the coast of Wales.Many of these are well known structures, located in spots of great natural beauty, but all operate a vital role in warning seafarers of marine hazards and guiding them to safer waters.In this book author Warren Kovach looks at the development of lighthouses in Wales, how they have been operated over the centuries, and who have been involved in their story - the lighthouse keepers and their families as well as the architects.Alongside the human story is a story of technological development, the evolution of different types of structure, lamps and lenses, fog signals and telegraph stations and the automated future in a world with GPS.The book is illustrated throughout and also includes an appendix listing all the lighthouses, both active and inactive, with information such as location, year established, height, etc., along with brief descriptions of the structures.All those who want to know more about the maritime history of Wales and these fascinating structures will find this book of interest.
Price: 15.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Lighthouses Slim Calendar 2025
The Lighthouses 2025 deluxe wall calendar is BIG: 22 inches tall!Colorful shoreline sentries command the full vertical format of this extra-tall 9" x 22" calendar. 12 dramatic photographs make the Lighthouses calendar perfect for any lighthouse lover.
Price: 12.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £
-
In which direction do lighthouses rotate?
Lighthouses typically rotate in a clockwise direction. This rotation helps the light beam to sweep across the horizon, making it more visible to ships at sea. The rotation speed can vary depending on the specific lighthouse and its location. The consistent rotation of the light helps ships to identify the lighthouse and navigate safely.
-
What is the math task about lighthouses?
The math task about lighthouses involves calculating the distance between two lighthouses given their coordinates on a map. Students are asked to use the distance formula to find the distance between the two points, which involves finding the difference in the x-coordinates and the y-coordinates, squaring them, adding them together, and then taking the square root of the sum. This task helps students practice applying the distance formula and understanding how to calculate distances between points on a coordinate plane.
-
What is the math problem about lighthouses?
The math problem about lighthouses involves calculating the distance between multiple lighthouses based on their coordinates. By using trigonometry and the lighthouse's height, one can determine how far apart they need to be to ensure that their light beams do not overlap. This problem is often used to demonstrate the application of mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios, such as navigation and safety at sea.
-
Does anyone know where I can find this ranking of lighthouses?
You can find rankings of lighthouses on various travel websites, such as TripAdvisor or Lonely Planet. Additionally, there are specialized websites and blogs that focus on lighthouses and may have rankings or lists of the best lighthouses to visit. You can also check with local tourism boards or lighthouse preservation organizations for information on top lighthouse destinations.
Similar search terms for Lighthouses:
-
Rock Lighthouses of Britain & Ireland
Rock Lighthouses of Britain & Ireland is a new edition of the classic work on the subject - but with some of the most famous Irish rock lighthouses included.The text has been updated to include the modern technology being used by the lighthouse authorities, as well as all the historical advances made over the centuries at British and Irish rock lights, complemented by scores of new and many stunning photographs.Also included are historic plans and drawings, many of them highly colourful and artistic, as used by the original lighthouse builders.At the end are comprehensive and detailed tables about the rock lighthouses maintained by all three lighthouse authorities. Building on the acclaim received for the earlier editions, it brings the history of these iconic structures completely up-to-date, from the day the first granite block was laid, through their construction, automation, the disappearance of the lighthouse keeper, right up to today's automated operation. Here are some of the world's most famous rock lighthouses. There are stories of men battling against Nature's most powerful forces to build a structure designed to save lives on a seemingly impossible site.Rock Lighthouses of Britain & Ireland spans the centuries between the world's first rock lighthouse on the Eddystone reef, to the very last rock lighthouse, constructed in the traditional style, on Ireland's Fastnet Rock and accordingly will remain the premier book about rock lighthouses.
Price: 24.95 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
A Natural History of Lighthouses
This is the story of lightkeepers’ contributions to the natural history of lighthouses in conjunction with the history and maintenance of the manned navigation beacons – their primary function of course – ‘for the safety of all’.Since keepers were first engaged to maintain lighthouses around our coast they have encountered wildlife, and in some cases developed a keen interest and expertise on the subject.Towards the end of the nineteenth century keepers were encouraged to submit annual returns of bird movements enabling reports on bird migration and several authoritative books to be compiled.As a result, ornithologists began to recognise how many lighthouses were well-placed to establish bird observatories – a few were in redundant lighthouses, often on offshore islands.However, lightkeepers also recognised that in certain weather conditions and during migration times, flocks of birds were attracted to the beam, resulting in many fatalities.While the problem is now better understood and considerably reduced, the automation of all British lighthouses has resulted in there no longer being lighthouse keepers to monitor the situation and report bird, sea mammal, insect and bat movements.The Natural History of Lighthouses highlights the contribution made by lighthouse keepers over the last century or two to the study of natural history, and ornithology in particular.Much of this is discussed in the words of the keepers themselves, set in the context of lighthouse history.Scotland has an especially rich lighthouse tradition, mainly due to a dynasty of Stevenson engineers covering over a century, all of whom also had a profound understanding of weather and geology – and indeed natural history – so important in the placing of their lighthouses. Several redundant lighthouse buildings still function as bird observatories as well as wildlife viewpoints and study centres, museums, hotels, restaurants and private homes.The lanterns themselves are still maintained in this digital and satellite age, monitored remotely from a strategic control centre.
Price: 24.95 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
The Great Lighthouses of Ireland
The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is a collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland’s coast and the extraordinary men and women who lived and worked in them. The book, published to accompany the TV series of the same name, has an encyclopaedic range of subjects, including history, biography, engineering and science, art, wildlife and social history.Stories include the raid on the Fastnet by the IRA, Ireland’s nuclear-powered lighthouse and the heroic rescue of the Daunt Rock lightship. With more than 300 stunning images and archive documents, this beautiful book brings to life the romance and history of the lighthouses that inspire such fascination.
Price: 26.99 £ | Shipping*: 3.99 £ -
Lighthouses of England and Wales
England and Wales have long been captivated by the lighthouse, with many of the towers built at the countries’ extremities seen as iconic structures.Lighthouses have seized the imagination for centuries, and have cut striking figures wherever they stand.Newly revised and wholly redesigned, Lighthouses of England and Wales is a complete guide to the lighthouses of England, Wales and the Channel Islands in one spectacular volume.Alongside stunning photographs are pocket histories and statistics for each lighthouse, tower and aid to navigation – large or small – as well as details of how to visit them.Whether you are a lighthouse aficionado, coastal walker, or just someone with an eye for a beautiful view, this is a book not to be missed.
Price: 40.00 £ | Shipping*: 0.00 £
-
Hello, my question is whether VR controllers can be used without glasses and only with base stations or lighthouses on the PC.
Yes, VR controllers can be used without glasses and only with base stations or lighthouses on the PC. The base stations or lighthouses track the movement of the controllers in the virtual space, allowing users to interact with the virtual environment without the need for glasses. The controllers communicate wirelessly with the PC through the base stations or lighthouses, providing a seamless VR experience.
-
Hello, my question is whether VR controllers can be used without goggles and only with base stations or lighthouses on the PC.
No, VR controllers are designed to work in conjunction with VR goggles or headsets. The controllers rely on the tracking technology provided by the base stations or lighthouses to accurately track their movements in a virtual environment. Without the goggles or headsets, the controllers would not have a way to interact with the virtual world. So, in order to use VR controllers, you will need both the controllers and the VR goggles/headset.
-
Hello, my question is, can VR controllers be used without a headset and only with base stations or lighthouses connected to a PC?
No, VR controllers are designed to work in conjunction with a VR headset. The controllers rely on the headset's sensors and tracking technology to accurately detect their position and movements in the virtual environment. Without the headset, the controllers would not have the necessary input to function properly. Base stations or lighthouses alone would not be able to provide the required data for the controllers to work independently.
-
Hello, my question is whether VR controllers can be used without a headset and only with base stations or lighthouses connected to a PC.
No, VR controllers are designed to work in conjunction with a VR headset. The controllers communicate with the headset to track their movements in the virtual environment. Without the headset, the controllers would not have a way to accurately track their position and orientation in the virtual space. The base stations or lighthouses are used to track the headset and controllers in relation to each other, so they are also necessary components for a complete VR experience.
* All prices are inclusive of VAT and, if applicable, plus shipping costs. The offer information is based on the details provided by the respective shop and is updated through automated processes. Real-time updates do not occur, so deviations can occur in individual cases.