Lighthouse, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia by danapommet
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Wikipedia says: During the 17th and 18th centuries, fishing, water transportation and trade were essential to everyday life in Cape Forchu. During the 19th century, Yarmouth Harbour became a major port of registry for sailing ships and by the late 19th century, it was the second largest port of registry in Canada. Shipwrecks were common along the shoreline and it was recommended by Colonel Robert Morse in 1874 that a chain of lighthouses should be built along the shores of Nova Scotia hence the construction of the Cape Forchu Lighthouse in 1840. This light station was replaced in 1962 with this ‘apple core’ designed 75 foot concrete tower. Since 2000, the original fresnel lens, used at the lighthouse, are located at the Yarmouth County Museum.
Another scanned slide, taken from the Prince of Fundy ferry, sailing from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on May 26, 1972. I have not chosen the software needed to clean up the noisy background and that will have to wait until we return to south Florida. Please have patience with me.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments.
They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (33)
eekdog
cool info and lighthouses are amongst my fave subject on camera shots. thanks for sharing my friend.
Faemike55
Very cool shot of this lighthouse
Isabelle711
Very sweet lighthouse. :)))))) Very interesting history. :)))))))) No worries on the software my friend. :))))) I hope all is doing well your way. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Sunshine Smile In Your Heart :))))
Richardphotos
paint shop pro does a good job for me cleaning up noise. superb shot
jocko500
very lovely
mtdana
I like the look of the older lighthouses; this one looks very modern in design but goes well with the cliff face. Nice capture Dana!
jayfar
A lovely shot to look up to Dana. I do like lighthouses.
durleybeachbum
Never mind the noise ! Most interesting.
whaleman
There's one I never did see, but there are many others as well. Looks like you hiked down a fair ways to get this shot too!
danapommet
We were on the incoming ferry!
Jean_C
Very nice shot, Dana!
Leije
Very nice POV on the cliff and the lighthouse, Dana !
Mondwin
Cool history and beauty capture my friend!!!Bravissimo as usual!!!!!!V:DDD.Hgsxx Whylma
jmb007
interessant
dakotabluemoon
A most awesome image here my friend love it.
adrie
Very beautiful photoshot Dana.
MrsRatbag
Great capture of this more modern beauty
flavia49
fabulous shot and POV
jendellas
I like lighthouses, the one in our North Sea over the river no longer works. A shame as I used to like seeing it!!
West_coaster07
Nicely done Dana!!
alanwilliams
tall and proud, many a sailors friend no doubt
drifterlee
We have many lighthouses here in Michigan because of the Great Lakes. They have always fascinated me. Cool shot!
emmecielle
Wonderful shot! :)
lisalisette
Very nice shot of this lighthouse :)
JaneEden
You got an amazing pov on this one Dana, and I enjoyed reading your description of your excellent photo. hugs Jane xx
sandra46
great shot
Hendesse
Great shot and thanks for the interesting informations.
Katraz
Looks almost too thin to stand up to the storms.
dochtersions
So proud as he stands there, Dana. I love the bricks too, as the roof of that house on the left. Take it easy dear friend. Not be rushing things. :)
moochagoo
Amazing kind of lighthouse !
jif3d
Imposing looking structure, just Big Brother's eye in the sky ! It's RED, I bet it spins faster to warn sea going vessels twice as fast as it did before the upgrade ! ~Cheers~