There’s nothing more reassuring than sailing along the coastline at dusk, in fog or at night and seeing a loyal lighthouse shining brightly and guiding your way. Lighthouses help sailors navigate along dangerous areas of coastline and help guide boats safely into harbours. They also mark reefs and other potential hazardous areas.
Individual lighthouses have unique patterns of light, they flash at set intervals for varying amounts of time so they can easily be identified.
Traditional lighthouses are in decline due to expensive running costs and new electronic navigation alternatives. I really love looking up to see beautiful old lighthouses.
Bisous Bailey
Bailey Boat Cat 
It must look a little bit like a giant laser…
Purrs
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Hehe! I love lasers too! =^.^=
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I agree Bailey, old lighthouses are pawsome and hopefully many ones will remain as historical landmarks. We have many beautiful ones here in Oregon, it would be lovely to see them up close in person but alas I am not as brave as mew to travel on a boat! 😻🐾
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I hope they stay around as landmarks too! They’re beautiful! I’ll take lots more photos of the new ones I see to share with you! =^.^=
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I’m not sure why, but I have always been fascinated by lighthouses. A dream of mine has always been to travel and see all of the lighthouses on the East Coast.
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Wow! That would be amazing! =^.^=
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Lighthouses are beacons of safety and my Mom loves to paint them – she’s got lots of oil paintings of beautiful lighthouses she’s done from photos taken on vacations. You and your parents can enjoy them from the sailor’s perspective – isn’t that wonderful???
Kitty Hugs, Sam
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Oh wow Sammy! That’s pawesome! Your mum is so talented with the writing and the painting! I love seeing them from the boat. I’m going to try and start a little log of all the lighthouses we see! =^.^=
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Great shot Bailey 🙂
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Thank you John! =^.^=
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That’s gorgeous!! Mommy has always wanted to live in an old lighthouse. Wouldn’t it be fun?! XOXO – Bacon
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It would be super fun! Just imagine the views and the cubby holes! =^.^=
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oh yes! It would be fun for me to poke my little snout in all of those secret holes – and we hope for ghosts! XOXO – Bacon
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Such a sweet look on your face, Bailey!
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Me too, Blue Eyes. 🙂
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My human loves those old lighthouses.
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We have some great lighthouses here in Australia 🙂
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Yow Bailey me just lub da idea of a lighthouse…me Mum sayz she haz gone on tourz thru Lighthousez n she alwayz LUBZ to bizit dem!!! Mum sayz it iz a shame dat dese beeconz of light are dissapearin from coastlinez all over da werld….(me Mum shure nose alot of stuff.)
Happy sailin sweet boy!!!
Lub Nylablue n SherriEllen xo
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So many humans are enamored by lighthouses. You are the first kitty, Bailey, we know of who is passionate about them, but you do have a very good reason. They keep you safe while you are sailing on your beloved Nocturne. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette
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When it’s at night, and walking at the right place. We can see the light house from one of the islands here. 🙂 It’s very cool!
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