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Start Over Descriptor "*LIGHTHOUSES" Region coney island (new york, n.y.) Region new york (state)
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1. Lightship.

Subjects
*LIGHTSHIPS, *LIGHTHOUSES, *LIGHT, *HURRICANES
Abstract

The article presents information on the Ambrose floating lighthouse. The floating lighthouse is located eleven miles southeast of Coney Island, New York. It is said that over 1,000,000 candlepower is being produced by the lightship lights. It is said that the lightship remained on station after a hurricane occurred.

Published
1956

2. So, It's a Lighthouse. Now Leave Me Alone.

Author

LeDuff, Charlie

Subjects
*LIGHTHOUSE keepers, *LIGHTHOUSES
Abstract

Focuses on Frank Schubert, 85, keeper of the Coney Island Lighthouse, New York City. Observation that he is the last civilian lighthouse keeper in the U.S.; Schubert's fame following a radio interview; Comments of Schubert, who cannot understand all the attention he is getting; Schubert's scheme to defend his insular way of life; How news media members are attempting to corner him; Background on the lighthouse.

Published
2002

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