Grebeni Lighthouse, Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Grebeni Lighthouse sits on the rocky island of Hrid Grebeni which sits just West of the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia.  The lighthouse was constructed in 1872. It was damaged in the early 1990's during the seige of Dubrovnik, but appears to have been fully restored. The photos were taken in September 2011.

Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Villa San Giovanni, Italy

The Punta Pezzo Lighthouse is located in the city of Villa San Giovanni, Italy on the Strait of Messina. It is across the strait from the city of Messina and ferries run regulary between the two cities. This light was constructed in 1953.  Unfortunatly my photo, taken in September 2011 is a bit of a distant view.

Faro di San Raineri, Messina, Sicily, Italy

This lighthouse was established in 1555 and the light sits atop an old watchtower on the Punta Secca penninsula which guards the main harbour at Messina on the Island of Sicily in Italy. The lighthouse is located in a military compound that encompasses the majority of the Northern end of the penninsula. Photos were taken in September 2011.

Punta Secca Lighthouse, Messina, Italy

This light sits at the North East tip of Punta Secca, a penninsula on the East side of the main harbour at Messina on the Island of Sicily, Italy. It is situated on a military compound which encompasses the majority of the North end of the penninsula. It is located only a short distance North of the Faro di San Raineri. Photos taken in September 2011.

Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Messina, Italy

This light is situated on Cape Peloro which is just North of the city of Messina on the Island of Sicily, Italy. It sits at the North West entrance to the Strait of Messina. This light was established in 1884.  Photos taken in September 2011.

Faux Lighthouse, Civitavecchia, Italy

This tower that sits on the main breakwater at the port of Civitavecchia, Italy is not a true lighthouse, but has been constructed to enhance the area where cruise ships arrive in the port. It is not far from the remains of the original Civitavecchia lighthouse. It is not however a true replica of the original light. Photos taken in September 2011.

Civitavecchia Lighthouse, Civitavecchia, Italy

The remains of the former Civitavecchia Lighthouse sit on a small mole in the main harbour in the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. This lighthouse was established in 1616 and the lighthouse was destroyed during World War II. The remains of the cylindrical base is all that is left of the tower. Photos were taken in September 2011.

Molo de San Vicenzo, Naples, Italy

The lighthouse, Molo de San Vicenzo sits on the long breakwater (Mole de San Vicenzo) at the main entrance to the port at Naples, Italy. This beautiful red lighthouse sits near a statue of San Gennaro. The lighthouse was constructed in 1916. Photos taken in September 2011.

Faro del Antemurale Thaon di Revel, Naples, Italy

This lighthouse sits at the South West end of a detached breakwater that protects the main harbour of Naples, Italy. It is located across from the Molo de San Vicenzo lightouse at the main entrance to the harbour. Photos taken in September 2011.

Palermo Molo Sud, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

This red and white light sits on the South mole in the harbour at Palermo on the Island of Sicily in Italy. It sits atop a small building at the end of the mole in an area of marinas.  Photos taken in September 2011

Palermo Diga Foranea, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The lighthouse known as Palermo Diga Foranea is located on the main breakwater in the harbour at Palermo on the Island of Sicily in Italy. It was originally at the end of the breakwater, however the breakwater has since been extended. Photos taken in September 2011.

Faro de Palermo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The Faro de Palermo is a concrete tower located on the north mole in the main harbour at Palermo on the Island of Sicily in Italy. It is located in an industrial area of the port. The original station was established here in 1884. Photos taken in September 2011

Merry Island Lighthouse, Merry Island, British Columbia

The Merry Island Lighthouse is located on Merry Island in the Straight of Georgia off the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. The island sits just Southeast of Thormanby Island at the entrance to Welcome Pass. The station was established at Merry Island in 1903 and the current lighthouse was constructed in 1966. The lighthouse is staffed and is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. Many thanks to my friends Glen and Marcia for their hospitatlity and running me out to the lighthouse in their boat. Photos taken in August 2011.

Old Michigan City Lighthouse, Michigan City, Indiana

This schoolhouse style lighthouse was built in 1858 but has been inactive since 1904. It did however serve as the keepers house for the Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse until 1940. It is located in Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana just West of the Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse. It now serves as a lighthouse museum and is well worth the visit. Although there is no lens in the tower, a rebuilt spiral staircase allows one access to the tower and the view. Photos taken in June 2011.

Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, Michigan City, Indiana

This light was built in 1904 replacing a previous wooden light that established on the site in 1871. It sits at the end of a long concrete pier near Washington Park in Michigan City, Indiana. There is a popular beach adjacent to the pier. The light is somewhat unique in that there is a steel catwalk that starts at the foot of the pier and travels out to the lighthouse. This cat walk enabled the keepers to more easily access the light during very stormy weather. In 2007 the lighthouse was deemed excess by the Coast Guard and was taken over by Michigan City. Just north of the light is a large nuclear power generating station. When I visited the light in June 2011 I found it in need of some sprucing up as the paint was worn and there was an abundance of graffiti, especially on the lake side of the light.

Chicago Harbour South East Guidewall Lighthouse, Chicago, Illinois

This light was established in 1938 and sits at the end of the South East Guidewall just South of Navy Pier. It marks the entrance to the lock into the Chicago River. It can be viewed from the Navy Pier or from a lake cruise offered at Navy or the water taxi from Navy Pier to the Field Museum. Photos taken in June 2011.

Chicago Harbour Lighthouse, Chicago, Illinois

The Chicago Harbour Lighthouse sits at the end of the North Harbour breakwall east of Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. It was originally established in 1893 at the entrance to the Chicago River and was moved to its present location in 1919. The lighthouse was deemed excess by the Coast Guard and ownership was transferred to the City of Chicago. One can get good views of the light from any of the lake cruises offered at Navy Pier. Photos taken in June 2011.

Grosse Point Lightstation, Evanston, Illinois

The Grosse Point Lightstation was established in 1873. It is located in Evanston, Illinois approximately 13 miles North of Chicago. It is found on the shore of Lake Michigan adjacent to Lawrence O. Lawson Park and Lighthouse Beach. It is a privately operated light and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It is not far from the campus of Northwestern University. Photos taken in June 2011.