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End of an Era for Ambrose Lightship and Other Lightships
The Coast Guard moves to replace 19 historic lightships with offshore all metal towers including Ambrose WAL 613 and Scotland, marking the end of a century spanning battles with storms, submarines, and ship collisions. Fires and fog signals, past rescues, and famous incidents underscore a transition from floating lighthouses to new high towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Phillip D. Griebel
Scotland
New York Harbor
America
Five Fathom
Coast Guard
Pacific
Buzzard’s Bay
Brenton Reef
New England
Savannah
Firebush
Florida
New York
Green Bay
Bobby Pierce
Franklin
Nantucket
Massachusetts
Olympic
LS Nantucket
Azalea
Diamond
Cape Hatteras
N.C
San Francisco