Cape Elizabeth, Maine Standing proudly at the edge of Fort Williams Park, the Portland Head Light is perhaps one of the most ...

The lighthouse also owes its existence to the terrible ... Its construction was a major engineering feat, because of its isolation. The top of the rock had to be blasted away.

Weather and sea conditions could delay crews getting to the Longships Lighthouse to do the repair - Matt Cardy/Getty Images ...

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Visitors to Croatia's coastline are spoilt by its variety of serene islands and spectacular beaches - all overlooked by a sparse army of lighthouses. More than 100 towering beacons sit along the ...