Love these little boats, great some have been restored. Very few left, I think no more than around 10.
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Lightship Overfalls, Lewes
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Rhinebeck, New York
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The Overfalls was a lightship used in New England waters to warn ships away from dangerous waters. The tour we had of the ship was conducted by a man who had served on a lightship. Needless to say, the tour was very informative and the guide contributed many interesting anecdotes and stories about serving on a lightship. The ship is...
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Find out when it is open and then take the tour. Very interesting and well worth it.
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Seaford, Delaware
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If you love old ships I recommend taking a look at this old gal who has seen some service.
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Lewes, Delaware
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The ship is berthed in a beautiful park like setting on the Lewes Rehoboth Canal in Lewes, Delaware. Take a personalized tour and experience life aboard a floating lighthouse. Learn about the historic significance of lightships, how the crew lived and worked aboard a real lightship for 4 to 6 weeks at a time and sometimes in very treacherous weather...
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